US Bridges

Floyd Road over Turkey Creek

Good

Troup County, Georgia · 8.5 MI SE of Lagrange · Structure no. 000000028550120

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Floyd Road over Turkey Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Floyd Road over Turkey Creek in Troup County, Georgia. It was built in 1965, 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesFloyd Road
CrossesTurkey Creek
Location8.5 MI SE of Lagrange
RouteCounty Highway 178
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.90016, -84.93964
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2024)
Projected traffic735 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$199,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Floyd Road over Turkey Creek built?

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

What condition is Floyd Road over Turkey 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Floyd Road over Turkey Creek carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Floyd Road over Turkey Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Floyd Road over Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.