US Bridges

US 19 - SR 3 over NS Railroad

Good

Dougherty County, Georgia · App 2 MI N of JCT SR 133 · Structure no. 000000009500670

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
176 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
22,400
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 19 - SR 3 over NS Railroad is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 19 - SR 3 over NS Railroad in Dougherty County, Georgia. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 2000, 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 22,400 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,690 by 2032. The structure is 176 ft (53.6 m) long and 111 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesUS 19 - SR 3
CrossesNS Railroad
LocationApp 2 MI N of JCT SR 133
RouteU.S. Route 19
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.56344, -84.11341
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length176 ft (53.6 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width111 ft (33.7 m)
Roadway width105 ft (32.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,400 (2024)
Projected traffic30,690 by 2032
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$1.6 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 19 - SR 3 over NS Railroad built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is US 19 - SR 3 over NS Railroad 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does US 19 - SR 3 over NS Railroad carry?

About 22,400 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US 19 - SR 3 over NS Railroad?

The structure is 176 ft (53.6 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 111 ft wide.

Who owns US 19 - SR 3 over NS Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.