US Bridges

SR 112 over Turkey Creek

GoodPosted for load

Wilkinson County, Georgia · 2.5 MI NE of Allentown · Structure no. 000000031900190

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
150 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,180
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 112 over Turkey Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 112 over Turkey Creek in Wilkinson County, Georgia. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,180 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,050 by 2032. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

CarriesSR 112
CrossesTurkey Creek
Location2.5 MI NE of Allentown
RouteState Highway 112
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.61142, -83.19044
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.9 US tons
Inventory rating22.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,180 (2024)
Projected traffic1,050 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 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$879,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 112 over Turkey Creek built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 112 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does SR 112 over Turkey Creek carry?

About 1,180 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 112 over Turkey Creek?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR 112 over Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.