US Bridges

US 319 over Reedy Creek

Good

Irwin County, Georgia · App 4.5 MI S of Ocilla · Structure no. 000000015500460

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
160 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,960
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 319 over Reedy Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US 319 over Reedy Creek in Irwin County, Georgia. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger 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 4,960 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,105 by 2032. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesUS 319
CrossesReedy Creek
LocationApp 4.5 MI S of Ocilla
RouteU.S. Route 319
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.56471, -83.31926
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,960 (2024)
Projected traffic6,105 by 2032
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$938,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 319 over Reedy Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 319 over Reedy Creek 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does US 319 over Reedy Creek carry?

About 4,960 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is US 319 over Reedy Creek?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns US 319 over Reedy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.