US Bridges

SR 159 over SR401(EXIT 84)@083.79N

Good

Turner County, Georgia · App 2 MI N of Ashburn · Structure no. 000000028700230

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
251 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
700
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 159 over SR401(EXIT 84)@083.79N is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 159 over SR401(EXIT 84)@083.79N in Turner County, Georgia. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 700 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,905 by 2032. The structure is 251 ft (76.5 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 159
CrossesSR401(EXIT 84)@083.79N
LocationApp 2 MI N of Ashburn
RouteState Highway 159
CountyTurner County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.73564, -83.65161
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length251 ft (76.5 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic700 (2024)
Projected traffic1,905 by 2032
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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$1.5 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 159 over SR401(EXIT 84)@083.79N built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 159 over SR401(EXIT 84)@083.79N 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does SR 159 over SR401(EXIT 84)@083.79N carry?

About 700 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is SR 159 over SR401(EXIT 84)@083.79N?

The structure is 251 ft (76.5 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns SR 159 over SR401(EXIT 84)@083.79N?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.