US Bridges

SR 149 over Turnpike Creek

Good

Telfair County, Georgia · 8 MI SE of Mcrae · Structure no. 000000027150260

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
200 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 149 over Turnpike Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 149 over Turnpike Creek in Telfair County, Georgia. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 315 by 2031. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSR 149
CrossesTurnpike Creek
Location8 MI SE of Mcrae
RouteState Highway 149
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.95505, -82.85592
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
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 spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2024)
Projected traffic315 by 2031
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$1.2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 149 over Turnpike Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 149 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 SR 149 over Turnpike Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR 149 over Turnpike Creek?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns SR 149 over Turnpike Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.