US Bridges

SR 3 Alt over Oquina Creek Trib

Good

Thomas County, Georgia · App 1 MI N of Thomasville · Structure no. 000000027500660

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,000
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 3 Alt over Oquina Creek Trib is a concrete culvert carrying SR 3 Alt over Oquina Creek Trib in Thomas County, Georgia. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 14,000 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,420 by 2031. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR 3 Alt
CrossesOquina Creek Trib
LocationApp 1 MI N of Thomasville
RouteState Highway 3
StateGeorgia
Coordinates30.87491, -83.97592
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,000 (2024)
Projected traffic18,420 by 2031
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$208,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 3 Alt over Oquina Creek Trib built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 3 Alt over Oquina Creek Trib 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does SR 3 Alt over Oquina Creek Trib carry?

About 14,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is SR 3 Alt over Oquina Creek Trib?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns SR 3 Alt over Oquina Creek Trib?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.