US Bridges

US 19 Nbl SR 3 over Ochlockonee River

Good

Thomas County, Georgia · 5 MI N of Thomasville · Structure no. 000000027500720

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
766 ft
23 main spans
Daily traffic
9,420
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 19 Nbl SR 3 over Ochlockonee River is a concrete tee beam carrying US 19 Nbl SR 3 over Ochlockonee River in Thomas County, Georgia. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 9,420 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 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 19 Nbl SR 3
CrossesOchlockonee River
Location5 MI N of Thomasville
RouteU.S. Route 19
StateGeorgia
Coordinates30.92864, -83.99723
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.9 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans23
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length766 ft (233.5 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,420 (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 Nbl SR 3 over Ochlockonee River built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 19 Nbl SR 3 over Ochlockonee 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 Nbl SR 3 over Ochlockonee River carry?

About 9,420 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US 19 Nbl SR 3 over Ochlockonee River?

The structure is 766 ft (233.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns US 19 Nbl SR 3 over Ochlockonee River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.