US Bridges

Ellis Road over SR 3 (us 19)

Fair

Spalding County, Georgia · In Griffin · Structure no. 000000025500180

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
188 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,050
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ellis Road over SR 3 (us 19) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ellis Road over SR 3 (us 19) 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 5,050 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,790 by 2031. The structure is 188 ft (57.3 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesEllis Road
CrossesSR 3 (us 19)
LocationIn Griffin
RouteCity Street 36
CountySpalding County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.26098, -84.29115
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating40.9 US tons
Inventory rating23.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length188 ft (57.3 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,050 (2024)
Projected traffic5,790 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$1.1 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ellis Road over SR 3 (us 19) built?

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

What condition is Ellis Road over SR 3 (us 19) in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does Ellis Road over SR 3 (us 19) carry?

About 5,050 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Ellis Road over SR 3 (us 19)?

The structure is 188 ft (57.3 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Ellis Road over SR 3 (us 19)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.