US Bridges

US 319 over Alligator Creek

Fair

Laurens County, Georgia · 13 MI SE of Cadwell · Structure no. 000000017500280

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
288 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
2,980
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 319 over Alligator Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US 319 over Alligator Creek in Laurens County, Georgia. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 6 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 2,980 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,440 by 2032. The structure is 288 ft (87.8 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesUS 319
CrossesAlligator Creek
Location13 MI SE of Cadwell
RouteU.S. Route 319
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.19024, -82.90485
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length288 ft (87.8 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,980 (2024)
Projected traffic4,440 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 319 over Alligator Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 319 over Alligator 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does US 319 over Alligator Creek carry?

About 2,980 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 319 over Alligator Creek?

The structure is 288 ft (87.8 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns US 319 over Alligator Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.