US Bridges

US 19- SR 3 over Marine Corp Canal

Good

Dougherty County, Georgia · Albany - SE Section · Structure no. 000000009500660

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,800
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 19- SR 3 over Marine Corp Canal is a concrete culvert carrying US 19- SR 3 over Marine Corp Canal 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 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 13,800 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,075 by 2032. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 19- SR 3
CrossesMarine Corp Canal
LocationAlbany - SE Section
RouteU.S. Route 19
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.54335, -84.11496
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,800 (2024)
Projected traffic21,075 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$308,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 19- SR 3 over Marine Corp Canal built?

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

What condition is US 19- SR 3 over Marine Corp Canal 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 Marine Corp Canal carry?

About 13,800 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 19- SR 3 over Marine Corp Canal?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns US 19- SR 3 over Marine Corp Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.