US Bridges

Mckenzie Road over West Fork Deep Creek

Good

Turner County, Georgia · 6 MI N of Ashburn · Structure no. 000000028750200

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mckenzie Road over West Fork Deep Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Mckenzie Road over West Fork Deep Creek 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2031. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMckenzie Road
CrossesWest Fork Deep Creek
Location6 MI N of Ashburn
RouteCounty Highway 83
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.77998, -83.70857
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length43 ft (13.1 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 traffic50 (2024)
Projected traffic60 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$252,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mckenzie Road over West Fork Deep Creek built?

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

What condition is Mckenzie Road over West Fork Deep 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Mckenzie Road over West Fork Deep Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Mckenzie Road over West Fork Deep Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Mckenzie Road over West Fork Deep Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.