US Bridges

US 19 SR 3 over Ramulette Creek

Good

Taylor County, Georgia · 5.6 M S. Butler · Structure no. 000000026950490

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
159 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,520
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 19 SR 3 over Ramulette Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 19 SR 3 over Ramulette Creek in Taylor 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 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 1,520 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,280 by 2031. The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 19 SR 3
CrossesRamulette Creek
Location5.6 M S. Butler
RouteU.S. Route 19
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.46589, -84.26701
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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating36.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length159 ft (48.5 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,520 (2024)
Projected traffic2,280 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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$932,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 19 SR 3 over Ramulette Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 19 SR 3 over Ramulette 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 June 2024.

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

About 1,520 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 19 SR 3 over Ramulette Creek?

The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns US 19 SR 3 over Ramulette Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.