The Turniptown Bridge

At 242 feet long and 50 feet high, this is one of the largest trestles still in operation in Georgia, and its on a curve, too! The bridge crosses the Turniptown Creek and Old Northcut Road, so it is quite interesting to view. The bridge is located just north of Elligay on hwy 515 and is easy to get to. Its worth the trip!


Here, Old Northcut Road passes underneath the monster trestle.


This shot doesn't do the bridge justice. It it a big bridge, and it's a long way down to the creek.


Moss is growing on the pilings and the creek is clear and cool.


This is shot from the base on the road.


Pete Colton came all the way from the UK to see it! Apparently they don't have a lot of these big trestles across the pond.


The gentle curve and stout construction would make for an interesting model. I have TONS of detail shots of this bridge if you need them. I'm going to build it one day.





Here's a link to a picture of Scrap Iron hogging a log load over the curved timber trestle.

Turniptown Creek Trestle

Another shot of Turniptown Creek Trestle

More photos of Turniptown Creek Trestle

How to get to the bridge...

From Peachstate Rails

Turniptown Bridge is accessible by public roads. If going northbound on the four-lane, the turnoff to the bridge is at Old Northcutt Road about 1.75 miles north of the Old Highway 5 intersection mentioned above. Follow Old Northcutt west about 0.4 mile and then turn left. This road will take you under the bridge. The bridge is made of creosote pilings, is about 50 feet above Turniptown Creek, and is 242 feet long.