US Bridges

US 19 Sbl SR 3 over Ochlocknee River

Good

Thomas County, Georgia · 5 MI N of Thomasville · Structure no. 000000027500490

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
766 ft
23 main spans
Daily traffic
27,600
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 19 Sbl SR 3 over Ochlocknee River is a concrete tee beam carrying US 19 Sbl SR 3 over Ochlocknee River in Thomas County, Georgia. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 27,600 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,065 by 2031. The structure is 766 ft (233.5 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 19 Sbl SR 3
CrossesOchlocknee River
Location5 MI N of Thomasville
RouteU.S. Route 19
StateGeorgia
Coordinates30.92847, -83.99737
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans23
Design loadHS 20
Structure length766 ft (233.5 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,600 (2024)
Projected traffic13,065 by 2031
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$4.5 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 19 Sbl SR 3 over Ochlocknee River built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 19 Sbl SR 3 over Ochlocknee River 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does US 19 Sbl SR 3 over Ochlocknee River carry?

About 27,600 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US 19 Sbl SR 3 over Ochlocknee River?

The structure is 766 ft (233.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns US 19 Sbl SR 3 over Ochlocknee River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.