US Bridges

Gallmore Road over Turkey Creek Overflow

Fair

Twiggs County, Georgia · 3.6 MI NW of Danville · Structure no. 000000028950030

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
29 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gallmore Road over Turkey Creek Overflow is a steel culvert carrying Gallmore Road over Turkey Creek Overflow in Twiggs County, Georgia. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 years old, older than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 210 by 2031. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesGallmore Road
CrossesTurkey Creek Overflow
Location3.6 MI NW of Danville
RouteCounty Highway 139
CountyTwiggs County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.63774, -83.29214
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2024)
Projected traffic210 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Gallmore Road over Turkey Creek Overflow built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gallmore Road over Turkey Creek Overflow in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does Gallmore Road over Turkey Creek Overflow carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Gallmore Road over Turkey Creek Overflow?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns Gallmore Road over Turkey Creek Overflow?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.