US Bridges

US 80 / SR 19 over Turkey Creek

Good

Twiggs County, Georgia · 3.5 MI S of Jeffersonvill · Structure no. 000000028900020

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
130 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,120
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 80 / SR 19 over Turkey Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US 80 / SR 19 over Turkey Creek in Twiggs County, Georgia. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 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 1,120 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,860 by 2031. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesUS 80 / SR 19
CrossesTurkey Creek
Location3.5 MI S of Jeffersonvill
RouteU.S. Route 80
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.64522, -83.31393
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length130 ft (39.6 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,120 (2024)
Projected traffic1,860 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$474,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 80 / SR 19 over Turkey Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 80 / SR 19 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does US 80 / SR 19 over Turkey Creek carry?

About 1,120 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 80 / SR 19 over Turkey Creek?

The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns US 80 / SR 19 over Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.