US Bridges

SR 133 (sbl) over SR 3 (us 19-SR 300)

Fair

Dougherty County, Georgia · Albany - SE Section · Structure no. 000000009500490

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
294 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,290
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 133 (sbl) over SR 3 (us 19-SR 300) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 133 (sbl) over SR 3 (us 19-SR 300) in Dougherty 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,290 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,530 by 2032. The structure is 294 ft (89.6 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 133 (sbl)
CrossesSR 3 (us 19-SR 300)
LocationAlbany - SE Section
RouteState Highway 133
CountyDougherty County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.54585, -84.11501
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.9 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length294 ft (89.6 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.3 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,290 (2024)
Projected traffic22,530 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$2.2 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 133 (sbl) over SR 3 (us 19-SR 300) built?

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

What condition is SR 133 (sbl) over SR 3 (us 19-SR 300) in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does SR 133 (sbl) over SR 3 (us 19-SR 300) carry?

About 1,290 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 133 (sbl) over SR 3 (us 19-SR 300)?

The structure is 294 ft (89.6 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SR 133 (sbl) over SR 3 (us 19-SR 300)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.