US Bridges

CR 3 over L. Ichawaynochaway Creek

Good

Randolph County, Georgia · 3.8 MI NW of Shellman · Structure no. 000000024350020

Built
1980
45 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
100 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
158
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 3 over L. Ichawaynochaway Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying CR 3 over L. Ichawaynochaway Creek in Randolph County, Georgia. It was built in 1980 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 45 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 158 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 156 by 2031. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesCR 3
CrossesL. Ichawaynochaway Creek
Location3.8 MI NW of Shellman
RouteCounty Highway 3
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.80373, -84.64016
Functional classRural Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 rating58 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic158 (2024)
Projected traffic156 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$586,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 3 over L. Ichawaynochaway Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is CR 3 over L. Ichawaynochaway 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does CR 3 over L. Ichawaynochaway Creek carry?

About 158 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 3 over L. Ichawaynochaway Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns CR 3 over L. Ichawaynochaway Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.