US Bridges

Carter Road over SR401@73.59N

Good

Turner County, Georgia · 5.8 MI SE of Sycamore · Structure no. 000000028750480

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
325 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
170
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Carter Road over SR401@73.59N is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Carter Road over SR401@73.59N in Turner County, Georgia. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 170 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 120 by 2031. The structure is 325 ft (99.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesCarter Road
CrossesSR401@73.59N
Location5.8 MI SE of Sycamore
RouteCounty Highway 23
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.60858, -83.56495
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length325 ft (99.1 m)
Longest span112 ft (34.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic170 (2024)
Projected traffic120 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$1.9 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Carter Road over SR401@73.59N built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Carter Road over SR401@73.59N 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Carter Road over SR401@73.59N carry?

About 170 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Carter Road over SR401@73.59N?

The structure is 325 ft (99.1 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Carter Road over SR401@73.59N?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.