US Bridges

US 319 over Coat Creek

Good

Jefferson County, Georgia · 1.7 MI E of Bartow · Structure no. 000000016300240

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
1,710
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 319 over Coat Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 319 over Coat Creek in Jefferson County, Georgia. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 1,710 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,845 by 2031. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

CarriesUS 319
CrossesCoat Creek
Location1.7 MI E of Bartow
RouteU.S. Route 319
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.87454, -82.44337
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.9 US tons
Inventory rating23.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,710 (2024)
Projected traffic1,845 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$246,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 319 over Coat Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 319 over Coat 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does US 319 over Coat Creek carry?

About 1,710 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 319 over Coat Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns US 319 over Coat Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.