US Bridges

Mcrae Milan Road over Turnpike Creek

Good

Telfair County, Georgia · 4.2 MI NE of Milan · Structure no. 000000027150080

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
120 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
158
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mcrae Milan Road over Turnpike Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Mcrae Milan Road over Turnpike Creek in Telfair County, Georgia. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 60 years old, older than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 158 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 30 by 2031. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMcrae Milan Road
CrossesTurnpike Creek
Location4.2 MI NE of Milan
RouteCounty Highway 105
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.02356, -82.99297
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic158 (2024)
Projected traffic30 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$703,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mcrae Milan Road over Turnpike Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is Mcrae Milan Road over Turnpike Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.

How much traffic does Mcrae Milan Road over Turnpike Creek carry?

About 158 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Mcrae Milan Road over Turnpike Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Mcrae Milan Road over Turnpike Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.