US Bridges

US 19 SR 3 Griff over Shoal Creek

Good

Spalding County, Georgia · In Griffin · Structure no. 000000025500110

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
31,200
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 19 SR 3 Griff over Shoal Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 19 SR 3 Griff over Shoal Creek in Spalding County, Georgia. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older 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 31,200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 36,750 by 2031. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS 19 SR 3 Griff
CrossesShoal Creek
LocationIn Griffin
RouteU.S. Route 19
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.25804, -84.29252
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating108.9 US tons
Inventory rating64.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
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 traffic31,200 (2024)
Projected traffic36,750 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$235,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 19 SR 3 Griff over Shoal Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 19 SR 3 Griff over Shoal 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does US 19 SR 3 Griff over Shoal Creek carry?

About 31,200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 19 SR 3 Griff over Shoal Creek?

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

Who owns US 19 SR 3 Griff over Shoal Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.