US Bridges

US 19- SR 3 over Mckeever Slough

Good

Thomas County, Georgia · App 3.9 MI N Ga-Fla Line · Structure no. 000000027500450

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,620
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 19- SR 3 over Mckeever Slough is a concrete culvert carrying US 19- SR 3 over Mckeever Slough in Thomas County, Georgia. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 years old, older 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 2,620 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,855 by 2031. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesUS 19- SR 3
CrossesMckeever Slough
LocationApp 3.9 MI N Ga-Fla Line
RouteU.S. Route 19
StateGeorgia
Coordinates30.71914, -83.89523
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,620 (2024)
Projected traffic3,855 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$235,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 19- SR 3 over Mckeever Slough built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 19- SR 3 over Mckeever Slough 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does US 19- SR 3 over Mckeever Slough carry?

About 2,620 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 19- SR 3 over Mckeever Slough?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns US 19- SR 3 over Mckeever Slough?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.