US 19 / SR 3 over Bear Branch
GoodSumter County, Georgia · 4.3 M. N. of Smithville · Structure no. 000000026150550
- Built
- 2008
- 17 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 120 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,280
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 19 / SR 3 over Bear Branch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 19 / SR 3 over Bear Branch in Sumter 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 6,280 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,605 by 2031. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 19 / SR 3 over Bear Branch built?
It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 19 / SR 3 over Bear Branch 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 February 2025.
How much traffic does US 19 / SR 3 over Bear Branch carry?
About 6,280 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is US 19 / SR 3 over Bear Branch?
The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns US 19 / SR 3 over Bear Branch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.