US Bridges

SR 3 US 19 over Heath Road

Good

Schley County, Georgia · 3 Miles South of Ellavill · Structure no. 000000024950120

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
179 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,840
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 3 US 19 over Heath Road is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 3 US 19 over Heath Road in Schley County, Georgia. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 3,840 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,265 by 2031. The structure is 179 ft (54.6 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR 3 US 19
CrossesHeath Road
Location3 Miles South of Ellavill
RouteU.S. Route 19
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.19849, -84.26558
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 inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating34.9 US tons
Inventory rating20.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length179 ft (54.6 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,840 (2024)
Projected traffic2,265 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 3 US 19 over Heath Road built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 3 US 19 over Heath Road 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does SR 3 US 19 over Heath Road carry?

About 3,840 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 3 US 19 over Heath Road?

The structure is 179 ft (54.6 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns SR 3 US 19 over Heath Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.