Georgia State Route 24

This article is about the current state highway. For the Interstate Highway, see Interstate 24 in Georgia.

State Route 24 marker

State Route 24
Route information
Maintained by GDOT
Length: 221.8 mi[1] (357.0 km)
Major junctions
South end: US 80 / SR 26 in Statesboro
  US 301 / SR 73 near Sylvania
US 25 / SR 121 in Waynesboro
US 1 / US 221 / SR 4 / SR 17 in Louisville
US 441 in Milledgeville
US 129 / SR 44 near Eatonton
I20 / US 278 / SR 12 / SR 83 near Madison
North end:
US 129 / US 441 / US 441 Bus. / SR 15 / SR 24 Bus. northwest of Watkinsville
Location
Counties: Bulloch, Screven, Burke, Jefferson, Washington, Baldwin, Putnam, Morgan, Oconee
Highway system
  • Georgia State Routes
SR 23US 25

State Route 24 (SR 24) is a 221.8-mile-long (357.0 km) state highway that runs south-to-north in an S-shaped curve through portions of Bulloch, Screven, Burke, Jefferson, Washington, Baldwin, Putnam, Morgan, and Oconee counties in the east-central part of the U.S. state of Georgia. The route connects Statesboro with the Watkinsville, via Waynesboro, Louisville, Sandersville, Milledgeville, Eatonton, and Madison.

Parts of the route west of Sandersville are proposed to be included in the Fall Line Freeway, a divided highway that is to span the state from Columbus to Augusta. The Fall Line Freeway is planned to be included in Interstate 14, a freeway that is planned to extend from Natchez, Mississippi to Augusta.

Route description

Statesboro to Waynesboro

SR 24 begins at an intersection with US 80/SR 26 (East Northside Drive) in Statesboro, within Bulloch County. The route travels to the east-northeast on East Main Street and intersects US 301 Bypass/SR 73 Bypass (Veterans Memorial Parkway), a bypass around the southern and eastern parts of the city. SR 24 continues to the east-northeast, leaves town, and crosses over the Ogeechee River into Screven County. In Oliver, it intersects SR 17 (Scarsboro Highway). Then, in Newington, it intersects SR 21. In the main part of town, it meets the former routing of SR 21. The highway curves to the northwest and travels through rural areas of the county and has a brief concurrency with US 301/SR 73 (Burton's Ferry Highway) northeast of Sylvania. After traveling through Hiltonia, it enters Burke County. In Sardis, it intersects SR 23 (Charles Perry Avenue). The highway continues to the northwest toward Waynesboro. Just before entering town, it intersects US 25 Bypass/SR 121 Bypass, a bypass around most of the eastern part of town. Approximately 2,000 feet (610 m) later, it enters the city limits of town and intersects US 25/SR 121. The three routes travel concurrently into the main part of town. There, they intersect SR 56/SR 80 (6th Street). At this intersection, SR 24 turns left and begins the westerly part of its routing.[1]

Waynesboro to Milledgeville

It follows SR 56/SR 80 to the west-southwest. Just outside the city limits, SR 56 departs to the south-southwest, and then SR 80 splits off to the northwest on George Massey Road. After that, SR 24 travels to the west-southwest and enters Vidette. There, it intersects SR 305 (Railroad Avenue). Shortly after leaving town, it enters Jefferson County. In Louisville. Just inside the city limits is an intersection with US 1/SR 4 (Jefferson Davis Highway). At East 9th Street, SR 24 turns to the right and travels to the northwest. Two blocks later, it intersects US 1 Business/US 221/SR 4 Business (Peachtree Street). At this intersection, SR 24 turns to the left. The four highways travel to the southwest. Then, at East Broad Street, US 1 Business/SR 4 Business splits off to the southeast, while US 221/SR 24 continue to the southwest. At Rocky Comfort Creek, they leave town. About 2,000 feet (610 m) later, SR 171 (Grange Road) joins the concurrency. The three routes cross over the Ogeechee River. Southwest of that crossing, SR 24 splits off to the west and enters Washington County. In Davisboro, it intersects SR 231 (Tree Nursery Road). After a long, gradual curve, the highway travels toward Sandersville. At Ridge Road, just east of the city limits, the road turns to the right and heads north for less than 1 mile (1.6 km). It meets the western terminus of SR 88 (Fall Line Freeway), where it turns left and takes on the Fall Line Freeway designation. SR 24 acts as a bypass of most of the northern part of town. It enters the city limits and has an intersection with SR 15 (Sparta Road). After that intersection, the route curves to the southwest. Just over 1 mile (1.6 km) after leaving the city limits it meets the western terminus of SR 242. Then, it has an intersection with the northern terminus of SR 68 (Tennille–Macon Road) and the southern terminus of SR 24 Spur (Yank Brown Road). After that, the highway begins curving to the northwest. There, the Fall Line Freeway designation ends, because it is planned to be built on new highway. Just before leaving the county, it meets the northern terminus of SR 272. It crosses over Gumm Creek and enters Baldwin County. It travels to the northwest and intersects SR 22 (Sparta Highway). The two routes begin a concurrency to the west. Then, they cross over the Oconee River into Milledgeville. Three blocks east-northeast of Georgia College, they meet the northern terminus of SR 49 (East Hancock Street) and the northern terminus of SR 112 (South Elbert Street). At Montgomery Street, SR 22/SR 24 turn to the west and skirt along the northern edge of Georgia College. At the northwestern corner of the college, they intersect US 441 Business/SR 243 (North Clark Street). At this intersection, SR 243 meets its northern terminus, while US 441 Business/SR 22/SR 24 begin a concurrency to the west. One block later, SR 22 splits off to the west-southwest on West Montgomery Street, while US 441 Business/SR 24 travel to the north-northwest. At this intersection, SR 24 begins its northern section.[1]

Milledgeville to Watkinsville

Farther to the northwest, next to Hatcher Square Mall Shopping Center, the two highways intersect US 441/SR 29 (Roberson Mill Road). At this intersection, US 441 Business and SR 29 both meet their northern terminus, and US 441/SR 24 travel to the north-northwest. In fact, the two highways are concurrent for the rest of SR 24's length. Farther to the northwest, they cross over the Little River into Putnam County. In the southern part of Eatonton, they intersect US 129/SR 44 (Gray Road). This intersection also marks the southern terminus of US 441 Business/SR 24 Business (Oak Street). US 129 joins the concurrency for the rest of SR 24's length. Northwest of there, they intersect SR 16 (Monticello Road). The concurrency curves to the northeast and meets the northern terminus of US 441 Business/SR 24 Business (North Jefferson Avenue). On the northern edge of the Oconee National Forest, they meet the northern terminus of what used to be SR 300 (Union Chapel Road NW). Then, they enter Morgan County. The highways continue to the north-northwest and enter Madison. There, they have an interchange with Interstate 20 (I-20). Approximately 2,500 feet (760 m) later, they meet the southern terminus of US 129 Bypass/US 441 Bypass/SR 24 Bypass (Brooks Pennington Memorial Parkway). About 4,000 feet (1,200 m) later, they meet the southern terminus of SR 24 Spur (Ward Road). Then, US 278/SR 12/SR 83 (Eatonton Highway) join the concurrency next to Walton Park. Then, they pass Hill Park and reach Washington Street, where SR 83 splits off to the northwest. The concurrency passes by Madison Municipal Airport and meet the northern terminus of US 129 Bypass/US 441 Bypass/SR 24 Bypass. At this intersection, US 278/SR 12 splits off to the east, while US 129/US 441/SR 24 continue to the north. After leaving town, they pass by Youngblood Lake and cross over the Apalachee River into Oconee County. The concurrency passes by Heritage Park and travels through Bishop. They meet the eastern terminus of SR 186 just north of the city limits. Just before skirting along the western edge of Watkinsville, they meet the southern terminus of US 129 Business/US 441 Business/SR 24 Business (Macon Highway). The concurrency has an interchange with SR 53 (Experiment Station Road). To the north-northeast, they intersect US 129 Business/US 441 Business/SR 15/SR 24 Business (Macon Highway). At this intersection, US 129 Business/US 441 Business/SR 24 Business, as well as SR 24, all reach their northern terminus. After here, US 129/US 441, now concurrent with SR 15 travel toward Athens.[1]

National Highway System

All of SR 24 north of Sandersville is included as part of the National Highway System, a system of roadways important to the nation's economy, defense, and mobility.[2]

History

Initially, SR 24 ran from Watkinsville to Louisville. It turned northeast there, running into Augusta on present US 1/SR 4. Modern SR 24 was numbered SR 20 from Louisville east to Waynesboro and unnumbered the rest of the way.[3][4]

Future

Parts of SR 24 are proposed to be included in the Fall Line Freeway, and may be included in I-14, a future Interstate Highway, that is proposed to connect Natchez, Mississippi with Augusta, Georgia.

Major intersections

CountyLocationmi[1]kmDestinationsNotes
BullochStatesboro0.00.0 US 80 / SR 26 (East Northside Drive)Southern terminus
1.11.8
US 301 Byp. / SR 73 Byp. (Veterans Memorial Parkway)
Ogeechee River14.623.5Fred W. Hodges Memorial Bridge over the Ogeechee River, marking the Bulloch–Screven county line
ScrevenOliver17.027.4 SR 17 (Scarboro Highway) Millen, Guyton
Newington21.634.8 SR 21 Springfield, Sylvania
 45.673.4 US 301 south / SR 73 south (Burton's Ferry Highway)Southern part of US 301/SR 73 concurrency
 46.374.5 US 301 north / SR 73 north (Burton's Ferry Highway)Northern part of US 301/SR 73 concurrency
BurkeSardis59.495.6 SR 23 (Girard Avenue) Millen, Girard
 74.9120.5
US 25 Byp. / SR 121 Byp. (Perimeter Road)
Waynesboro75.6121.7 US 25 south / SR 121 southSouthern end of US 25/SR 121 concurrency
76.5123.1 US 25 north / SR 121 north (Liberty Street) / SR 56 north / SR 80 east (East 6th Street)Northern end of US 25/SR 121 concurrency; southern end of SR 56 & SR 80 concurrencies
 77.9125.4 SR 56 south MidvilleNorthern end of SR 56 concurrency
 78.1125.7 SR 80 west (George Massey Road) WrensNorthern end of SR 80 concurrency
Vidette90.9146.3 SR 305 (Railroad Avenue) Midville, Keysville
JeffersonLouisville100161 US 1 (Jefferson Davis Highway) / SR 4
101163
US 1 Bus. north / US 221 north / SR 4 Bus. north (Peachtree Street)
Southern end of US 1 Business/SR 4 Business & US 221 concurrencies
101163
US 1 Bus. south / SR 4 Bus. south (West Broad Street)
Northern end of US 1 Business/SR 4 Business concurrency
 102164 SR 171 north – GrangeSouthern end of SR 171 concurrency
Ogeechee River103166Unnamed bridgeCrossing over the Ogeechee River
 105169 US 221 south / SR 171 southNorthern end of US 221 & SR 171 concurrencies
WashingtonDavisboro113182 SR 231 (Tree Nursery Road) Riddleville
 124200 SR 88 east (Fall Line Freeway) WrensWestern terminus of SR 88
Sandersville126203 SR 15 (Sparta Road) Tennille, Sparta
 131211 SR 24 Spur north (Yank Brown Road) / SR 68 south (Tennille–Macon Road) Sandersville, TennilleSouthern terminus of SR 24 Spur; northern terminus of SR 68
 141.6227.9 SR 272 south OconeeNorthern terminus of SR 272
Gumm Creek142.0228.5Unnamed bridgeCrossing over Gumm Creek, marking the Washington–Baldwin county line
Baldwin 152.0244.6 SR 22 east (Sparta Highway NE) SpartaSouthern end of SR 22 concurrency
Oconee River155.5250.3Unnamed bridgeCrossing over the Oconee River, marking the eastern city limits of Milledgeville
Milledgeville156.0251.1 SR 49 north (East Hancock Street) / SR 112 north (South Elbert Street) Macon, Toomsboro
156.7252.2
US 441 Bus. south / SR 243 south (North Clark Street) – Scottsboro
Northern terminus of SR 243; southern end of US 441 Business concurrency
156.8252.3 SR 22 west (West Montgomery Street) GrayNorthern end of SR 22 concurrency
159.1256.0 US 441 south / SR 29 south (Roberson Mill Road)Northern terminus of SR 29; southern end of US 441 concurrency
Little River165.2265.9Crossing over the Little River, marking the Baldwin–Putnam county line
PutnamEatonton175.1281.8
US 129 south / SR 44 (Gray Road) / US 129 Bus. north / US 441 Bus. north / SR 24 Bus. north (Oak Street)
Southern end of US 129 concurrency; southern terminus of US 129 Business/US 441 Business/SR 24 Business
177.3285.3 SR 16 (Monticello Road) Monticello, Sparta
179.6289.0
US 441 Bus. south / SR 24 Bus. south (North Jefferson Avenue)
Northern terminus of US 441 Business/SR 24 Business
MorganMadison197.2317.4 I20 (Carl Sanders Highway) Atlanta, AugustaI-20, exit 114
198.0318.7
US 129 Byp. north / US 441 Byp. north / SR 24 Byp. north (Brooks Pennington Memorial Highway)
Southern terminus of US 129 Bypass/US 441 Bypass/SR 24 Bypass
199.0320.3 SR 24 Spur north (Ward Road)Southern terminus of SR 24 Spur
199.5321.1 US 278 west / SR 12 west / SR 83 south (Eatonton Highway)Southern end of US 278/SR 12/SR 83 concurrency
200.3322.4 SR 83 north (Washington Street) MonroeNorthern end of SR 83 concurrency
 201.7324.6
US 129 Byp. south / US 441 Byp. south / SR 24 Byp. south (Madison Bypass)
US 278 east / SR 12 east (Greensboro Road)
Northern terminus of US 129 Bypass/US 441 Bypass/SR 24 Bypass; northern end of US 278/SR 12 concurrency
Apalachee River209.5337.2Crossing over the Apalachee River, marking the Morgan–Oconee county line
Oconee 217.4349.9 SR 186 west (High Shoals Road) Good HopeEastern terminus of SR 186
 219.2352.8
US 129 Bus. north / US 441 Bus. north / SR 24 Bus. north (Macon Highway)
Southern terminus of US 129 Business/US 441 Business/SR 24 Business
 220.7355.2 SR 53 (Experiment Station Road) Winder, Watkinsville
 221.8357.0 US 129 north / US 441 north / SR 15 (Watkinsville Bypass)

US 129 Bus. south / US 441 Bus. south / SR 24 Bus. south (Macon Highway)
Northern terminus of US 129 Business/US 441 Business/SR 24/SR 24 Business; northern end of US 129 & US 441 concurrencies
1.000 mi = 1.609 km; 1.000 km = 0.621 mi

Bannered routes

Washington County spur route

State Route 24 Spur
Location: West of Sandersville
Length: 2.7 mi[5] (4.3 km)

State Route 24 Spur (SR 24 Spur) is a 2.7-mile-long (4.3 km) spur route that exists entirely within the central part of Washington County. Its entire route is west of Sandersville and is known as Yank Brown Road for its entire length.

It begins at an intersection with the SR 24 mainline (West Church Street) west of Sandersville. This intersection also marks the northern terminus of SR 68 (Tennille–Macon Road). The highway travels to the north-northeast and meets its northern terminus, an intersection with Deepstep Road on the northwestern edge of Sandersville's city limits.[5]

SR 24 Spur is not part of the National Highway System, a system of roadways important to the nation's economy, defense, and mobility.[2]

The entire route is in Washington County.

Locationmi[5]kmDestinationsNotes
 0.00.0 SR 24 (West Church Street) / SR 68 south (Tennille–Macon Road)Southern terminus
Sandersville2.74.3Deepstep Road, DeepstepNorthern terminus
1.000 mi = 1.609 km; 1.000 km = 0.621 mi

Eatonton business loop

State Route 24 Business
Location: Eatonton
Length: 3.8 mi[6] (6.1 km)

State Route 24 Business (SR 24 Business) exists entirely within the city limits of Eatonton in the central part of Putnam County.

It begins at an intersection with US 129/US 441/SR 24/SR 44 in the southern part of Eatonton. At this intersection, SR 24 Business travels in a northerly direction concurrent with SR 44, along with US 129 Business/US 441 Business, which begin at this intersection, as well. The four routes curve to the north-northwest along Oak Street and pass the Uncle Remus Golf Course. They curve to the northeast before curving again to the north-northwest. At East Sumter Street, SR 16/SR 44 split off to the northeast. SR 16 joins the concurrency for one block and then splits off to the southwest on West Marion Street. US 129 Business/US 441 Business/SR 24 Business continue to the north-northwest and curve to the north. Just before intersecting US 129/US 441/SR 24 in the northern part of town, the concurrency has one final curve to the northwest. At US 129/US 441/SR 24, all three routes meet their northern terminus.[6]

SR 24 Business is not part of the National Highway System, a system of roadways important to the nation's economy, defense, and mobility.[2]

The entire route is in Eatonton, Putnam County.

mi[6]kmDestinationsNotes
0.00.0
US 129 / SR 44 (Gray Road Southwest) / US 441 / SR 24 (Milledgeville Road) / US 129 Bus north / US 441 Bus north Milledgeville, Madison
Southern terminus; southern end of US 129 Business/US 441 Business & SR 44 concurrencies
2.23.5 SR 16 east / SR 44 east (East Sumter Street) Sparta, GreensboroNorthern end of SR 44 concurrency; southern end of SR 16 concurrency
2.33.7 SR 16 west (West Marion Street) MonticelloNorthern end of SR 16 concurrency
3.86.1
US 129 / US 441 / SR 24 (West Bypass/Madison Road) / US 129 Bus south / US 441 Bus south Milledgeville, Madison
Northern terminus; northern end of US 129 Business/US 441 Business concurrency
1.000 mi = 1.609 km; 1.000 km = 0.621 mi

Madison bypass route

State Route 24 Bypass
Location: Madison
Length: 4.2 mi[7] (6.8 km)

State Route 24 Bypass (SR 24 Bypass) exists entirely within the central part of Morgan County. Parts of the route is inside the city limits of Madison.

It begins at an intersection with US 129/US 441/SR 24 in the southern part of Madison. At this intersection, SR 24 Business travels in a northeasterly direction on Lions Club Road, concurrent with along with US 129 Bypass/US 441 Bypass, which begin at this intersection, as well. The three routes leave the city limits and then briefly re-enter it. They curve to the north-northeast and re-enter the city limits again. Then, they skirt along the western edge of Heritage Park. After that, they curve to the north-northwest and curve to the north-northeast and leave the city limits and meet their northern terminus, an intersection with US 129/US 278/US 441/SR 12/SR 24, just north of town.[7]

SR 24 Bypass is not part of the National Highway System, a system of roadways important to the nation's economy, defense, and mobility.[2]

The entire route is in Morgan County.

Locationmi[7]kmDestinationsNotes
Madison0.00.0 US 129 / US 441 / SR 24 (Eatonton Road)

US 129 Byp. north / US 441 Byp. north
Southern terminus; southern end of US 129 Bypass/US 441 Bypass concurrency
 4.26.8 US 129 / US 441 / SR 24 (North Main Street/Athens Highway)
US 278 / SR 12 (North Main Street/Greensboro Road)

US 129 Byp. south / US 441 Byp. sough
Northern terminus; northern end of US 129 Bypass/US 441 Bypass concurrency
1.000 mi = 1.609 km; 1.000 km = 0.621 mi

Madison spur route

State Route 24 Spur
Location: Madison
Length: 0.4 mi[8] (0.6 km)

State Route 24 Spur (SR 24 Spur) is a 0.4-mile-long (0.64 km) spur route that exists entirely within the central part of Madison in the central part of Morgan County. It is known as Ward Road for its entire length.

It begins at an intersection with US 129/US 441/SR 24 (Eatonton Road). The highway travels in a northwestern curve and meets its northern terminus, an intersection with US 278/SR 12/SR 83.[8]

SR 24 Spur is not part of the National Highway System, a system of roadways important to the nation's economy, defense, and mobility.[2]

The entire route is in Madison, Morgan County.

mi[8]kmDestinationsNotes
0.00.0 US 129 / US 441 / SR 24 (Eatonton Road)Southern terminus
0.40.6 US 278 / SR 12 / SR 83 (Monticello Road/Eatonton Highway) Covington, Greensboro, Monticello, MonroeNorthern terminus
1.000 mi = 1.609 km; 1.000 km = 0.621 mi

Watkinsville business loop

State Route 24 Business
Location: Watkinsville
Length: 3.0 mi[9] (4.8 km)

State Route 24 Business (SR 24 Business) exists entirely within the central part of Oconee County. Most of the route is inside the city limits of Watkinsville.

It begins at an intersection with US 129/US 441/SR 24 just southwest of Watkinsville. At this intersection, SR 24 Business travels in a northeasterly direction on Macon Highway, concurrent along with US 129 Business/US 441 Business, which begin at this intersection, as well. The three routes enter the city limits and parallel a Norfolk Southern Railway line for about 2 miles (3.2 km). The concurrency curves to the north and very gradually bends to the north-northwest and intersect SR 15 (Greensboro Highway), which joins the concurrency. At Experiment Station Road, they meet the eastern terminus of SR 53. The highways curve to a nearly northern routing and cross over Calls Creek. Then, they leave the city limits and curve to the northwest, where they meet their northern terminus, an intersection with US 129/US 441/SR 24, just northwest of town. At this intersection, SR 15 turns to the right onto US 129/US 441/SR 24 north.[9]

SR 24 Business is not part of the National Highway System, a system of roadways important to the nation's economy, defense, and mobility.[2]

The entire route is in Oconee County.

Locationmi[9]kmDestinationsNotes
 0.00.0 US 129 / US 441 / SR 24 (Macon Road/Watkinsville Bypass)

US 129 Bus. north / US 441 Bus. north
Southern terminus; southern end of US 129 Business/US 441 Business concurrency
Watkinsville1.52.4 SR 15 (Greensboro Highway)Southern end of SR 15 concurrency
1.93.1 SR 53 west (Experiment Station Road) WinderEastern terminus of SR 53
 3.04.8 US 129 / US 441 / SR 15 / SR 24 (Watkinsville Bypass)

US 129 Bus. south / US 441 Bus. south
Northern terminus; northern end of US 129 Business/US 441 Business/SR 15 concurrency
1.000 mi = 1.609 km; 1.000 km = 0.621 mi

See also

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 Google (August 30, 2013). "Route of SR 24 (Statesboro to just west of Sandersville)" (Map). Google Maps. Google. Retrieved August 30, 2013.
    Google (August 30, 2013). "Route of SR 24 (Just west of Sandersville to northern terminus)" (Map). Google Maps. Google. Retrieved August 30, 2013.
  2. 1 2 3 4 5 6 "National Highway System: Georgia" (PDF). United States Department of Transportation. October 1, 2012. Retrieved August 24, 2013.
  3. Rand McNally, 1923 Auto Trails Map of Georgia
  4. Clason Map Company, 1924 Midget Map of the Best Roads of Georgia
  5. 1 2 3 Google (August 28, 2013). "Route of SR 24 Spur (Washington County)" (Map). Google Maps. Google. Retrieved August 28, 2013.
  6. 1 2 3 Google (August 24, 2013). "Route of SR 24 Business (Eatonton)" (Map). Google Maps. Google. Retrieved August 24, 2013.
  7. 1 2 3 Google (August 24, 2013). "Route of SR 24 Bypass" (Map). Google Maps. Google. Retrieved August 24, 2013.
  8. 1 2 3 Google (August 28, 2013). "Route of SR 24 Spur (Madison)" (Map). Google Maps. Google. Retrieved August 28, 2013.
  9. 1 2 3 Google (August 24, 2013). "Route of SR 24 Business (Watkinsville)" (Map). Google Maps. Google. Retrieved August 24, 2013.

External links

Route map: Bing / Google

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