US Bridges

US 319 / SR 31 over Turnpike Creek

Good

Telfair County, Georgia · 5.3 MI S of Mcrae · Structure no. 000000027150320

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
275 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
2,430
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 319 / SR 31 over Turnpike Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 319 / SR 31 over Turnpike Creek in Telfair County, Georgia. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 2,430 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,555 by 2031. The structure is 275 ft (83.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesUS 319 / SR 31
CrossesTurnpike Creek
Location5.3 MI S of Mcrae
RouteU.S. Route 319
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.99105, -82.92171
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 within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHL 93
Structure length275 ft (83.8 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,430 (2024)
Projected traffic3,555 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedReplacement because of relocation of road
Estimated improvement cost$36.6 million (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 319 / SR 31 over Turnpike Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 319 / SR 31 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 319 / SR 31 over Turnpike Creek carry?

About 2,430 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 319 / SR 31 over Turnpike Creek?

The structure is 275 ft (83.8 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 319 / SR 31 over Turnpike Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.