US Bridges

CR 416 Salem-Chipl over Turkey Creek

Good

Troup County, Georgia · 11 MI SE of Lagrange · Structure no. 000000028550790

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
75 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
350
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 416 Salem-Chipl over Turkey Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying CR 416 Salem-Chipl over Turkey Creek in Troup County, Georgia. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesCR 416 Salem-Chipl
CrossesTurkey Creek
Location11 MI SE of Lagrange
RouteCounty Highway 416
CountyTroup County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.88007, -84.90899
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2024)
Projected traffic735 by 2032
Trucks19%
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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$10 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 416 Salem-Chipl over Turkey Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 416 Salem-Chipl 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does CR 416 Salem-Chipl over Turkey Creek carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is CR 416 Salem-Chipl over Turkey Creek?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns CR 416 Salem-Chipl over Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.