US Bridges

US 19 / SR 3 over Cedar Creek

Good

Taylor County, Georgia · 12.5 M. South of Butler · Structure no. 000000026950380

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
200 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,240
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 19 / SR 3 over Cedar Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 19 / SR 3 over Cedar Creek in Taylor County, Georgia. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 1,240 vehicles a day, roughly 39% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,860 by 2031. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 19 / SR 3
CrossesCedar Creek
Location12.5 M. South of Butler
RouteU.S. Route 19
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.38926, -84.29697
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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.9 US tons
Inventory rating36.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,240 (2024)
Projected traffic1,860 by 2031
Trucks39%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$1.2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 19 / SR 3 over Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 19 / SR 3 over Cedar 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does US 19 / SR 3 over Cedar Creek carry?

About 1,240 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 39% are trucks.

How long is US 19 / SR 3 over Cedar Creek?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns US 19 / SR 3 over Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.