US Bridges

Allentown Road over Turkey Creek

GoodPosted for load

Wilkinson County, Georgia · 2.5 MI N of Allentown · Structure no. 000000031900310

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
150 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
340
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Allentown Road over Turkey Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Allentown Road over Turkey Creek in Wilkinson County, Georgia. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 340 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 495 by 2032. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesAllentown Road
CrossesTurkey Creek
Location2.5 MI N of Allentown
RouteCounty Highway 1470
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.62685, -83.21671
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34 US tons
Inventory rating20 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 (9.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic340 (2024)
Projected traffic495 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$879,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Allentown Road over Turkey Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Allentown 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Allentown Road over Turkey Creek carry?

About 340 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Allentown Road 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 Allentown Road over Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.