US Bridges

Mt Carmel Ch Road over Turkey Creek

Good

Walton County, Georgia · 4.5 MI NE of Good Hope · Structure no. 000000029750940

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
103 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
323
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mt Carmel Ch Road over Turkey Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mt Carmel Ch Road over Turkey Creek in Walton County, Georgia. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 323 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesMt Carmel Ch Road
CrossesTurkey Creek
Location4.5 MI NE of Good Hope
RouteCounty Highway 310
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.84346, -83.57672
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating95.9 US tons
Inventory rating54.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length103 ft (31.4 m)
Longest span103 ft (31.4 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic323 (2024)
Projected traffic735 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$436.3 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mt Carmel Ch Road over Turkey Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mt Carmel Ch Road 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 2023.

How much traffic does Mt Carmel Ch Road over Turkey Creek carry?

About 323 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Mt Carmel Ch Road over Turkey Creek?

The structure is 103 ft (31.4 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Mt Carmel Ch Road over Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.