US Bridges

SR3-US19 (nbl) over SR 118 and Gswrr

Good

Lee County, Georgia · 2 Miles West of Smithvill · Structure no. 000000017750190

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
294 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,070
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR3-US19 (nbl) over SR 118 and Gswrr is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR3-US19 (nbl) over SR 118 and Gswrr in Lee County, Georgia. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 6,070 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,775 by 2032. The structure is 294 ft (89.6 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR3-US19 (nbl)
CrossesSR 118 and Gswrr
Location2 Miles West of Smithvill
RouteState Highway 3
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.89589, -84.26045
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating50.9 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length294 ft (89.6 m)
Longest span99 ft (30.2 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.1 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,070 (2024)
Projected traffic17,775 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
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$1.7 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR3-US19 (nbl) over SR 118 and Gswrr built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR3-US19 (nbl) over SR 118 and Gswrr 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does SR3-US19 (nbl) over SR 118 and Gswrr carry?

About 6,070 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR3-US19 (nbl) over SR 118 and Gswrr?

The structure is 294 ft (89.6 m) long with a longest span of 99 ft (30.2 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SR3-US19 (nbl) over SR 118 and Gswrr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.