US Bridges

US 19 / SR 3 over Heart of Georgia RR

Good

Sumter County, Georgia · 0.5 MI South of Americus · Structure no. 000000026150570

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
180 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,070
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 19 / SR 3 over Heart of Georgia RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 19 / SR 3 over Heart of Georgia RR in Sumter 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 6,070 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,410 by 2031. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 91 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesUS 19 / SR 3
CrossesHeart of Georgia RR
Location0.5 MI South of Americus
RouteU.S. Route 19
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.06127, -84.25266
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating62.9 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width91 ft (27.8 m)
Roadway width88 ft (26.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,070 (2024)
Projected traffic7,410 by 2031
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$1.6 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 19 / SR 3 over Heart of Georgia RR built?

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

What condition is US 19 / SR 3 over Heart of Georgia RR 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 Heart of Georgia RR carry?

About 6,070 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US 19 / SR 3 over Heart of Georgia RR?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 91 ft wide.

Who owns US 19 / SR 3 over Heart of Georgia RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.