US Bridges

US 280/ SR30 over Turnpike Creek

Good

Telfair County, Georgia · 1.2 MI E of Milan · Structure no. 000000027150240

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
240 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
6,135
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 280/ SR30 over Turnpike Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 280/ SR30 over Turnpike Creek in Telfair County, Georgia. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger 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 6,135 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,565 by 2031. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS 280/ SR30
CrossesTurnpike Creek
Location1.2 MI E of Milan
RouteU.S. Route 280
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.02265, -83.04439
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,135 (2024)
Projected traffic2,565 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 SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$1.4 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 280/ SR30 over Turnpike Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 280/ SR30 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 US 280/ SR30 over Turnpike Creek carry?

About 6,135 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 280/ SR30 over Turnpike Creek?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 280/ SR30 over Turnpike Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.