US Bridges

US 19 (nbl) - SR 3 over Dry Creek

Fair

Dougherty County, Georgia · 0.8 MI N of Mitchell C.L. · Structure no. 000000009500640

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,700
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 19 (nbl) - SR 3 over Dry Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US 19 (nbl) - SR 3 over Dry Creek 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 10,700 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,440 by 2032. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 19 (nbl) - SR 3
CrossesDry Creek
Location0.8 MI N of Mitchell C.L.
RouteU.S. Route 19
CountyDougherty County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.45396, -84.11792
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.9 US tons
Inventory rating23.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,700 (2024)
Projected traffic16,440 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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$703,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 19 (nbl) - SR 3 over Dry Creek built?

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

What condition is US 19 (nbl) - SR 3 over Dry Creek 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 US 19 (nbl) - SR 3 over Dry Creek carry?

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

How long is US 19 (nbl) - SR 3 over Dry Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns US 19 (nbl) - SR 3 over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.