US Bridges

US 19 / SR 3 over Whitewater Creek.

Good

Taylor County, Georgia · 5.5 Mi. S of Butler · Structure no. 000000026950500

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

About this bridge

US 19 / SR 3 over Whitewater Creek. is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 19 / SR 3 over Whitewater 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 380 ft (115.8 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 19 / SR 3
CrossesWhitewater Creek.
Location5.5 Mi. S of Butler
RouteU.S. Route 19
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.46767, -84.26633
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length380 ft (115.8 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 traffic1,520 (2024)
Projected traffic2,280 by 2031
Trucks1%
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$2.2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 19 / SR 3 over Whitewater Creek. built?

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

What condition is US 19 / SR 3 over Whitewater 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 Whitewater Creek. carry?

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

How long is US 19 / SR 3 over Whitewater Creek.?

The structure is 380 ft (115.8 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 Whitewater Creek.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.