US Bridges

SR 3 By-Pass (us over Kinchafoonee CR

Good

Lee County, Georgia · Leesburg City Limits · Structure no. 000000017750200

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,580
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 3 By-Pass (us over Kinchafoonee CR is a concrete culvert carrying SR 3 By-Pass (us over Kinchafoonee CR 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 3,580 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,245 by 2032. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 3 By-Pass (us
CrossesKinchafoonee CR
LocationLeesburg City Limits
RouteState Highway 3
CountyLee County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.72516, -84.18088
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating92.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,580 (2024)
Projected traffic4,245 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkSTRAHNET connector

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$235,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 3 By-Pass (us over Kinchafoonee CR built?

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

What condition is SR 3 By-Pass (us over Kinchafoonee CR 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 SR 3 By-Pass (us over Kinchafoonee CR carry?

About 3,580 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 3 By-Pass (us over Kinchafoonee CR?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns SR 3 By-Pass (us over Kinchafoonee CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.