US Bridges

US 19- SR 3 over Dry Creek Trib

Good

Dougherty County, Georgia · 0.3 MI N of Mitchell C.L. · Structure no. 000000009500630

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
10,700
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 19- SR 3 over Dry Creek Trib is a concrete culvert carrying US 19- SR 3 over Dry Creek Trib in Dougherty County, Georgia. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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.

It carries about 10,700 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,440 by 2032. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 19- SR 3
CrossesDry Creek Trib
Location0.3 MI N of Mitchell C.L.
RouteU.S. Route 19
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.44739, -84.11822
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,700 (2024)
Projected traffic16,440 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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$299,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 19- SR 3 over Dry Creek Trib built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 19- SR 3 over Dry Creek Trib 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does US 19- SR 3 over Dry Creek Trib carry?

About 10,700 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 19- SR 3 over Dry Creek Trib?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns US 19- SR 3 over Dry Creek Trib?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.