US Bridges

Lockland Cemetary over Turkey Creek

FairPosted for load

Walton County, Georgia · 4 MI N of Good Hope · Structure no. 000000029750920

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
126
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lockland Cemetary over Turkey Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lockland Cemetary over Turkey Creek in Walton County, Georgia. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 126 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 75 by 2032. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesLockland Cemetary
CrossesTurkey Creek
Location4 MI N of Good Hope
RouteCounty Highway 313
CountyWalton County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.84347, -83.59672
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating26.9 US tons
Inventory rating16 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width16 ft (5 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic126 (2024)
Projected traffic75 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$153,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lockland Cemetary over Turkey Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lockland Cemetary over Turkey Creek 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 2023.

How much traffic does Lockland Cemetary over Turkey Creek carry?

About 126 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Lockland Cemetary over Turkey Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Lockland Cemetary over Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.