US Bridges

SR 3 Alt N.B.L. over CSX RR

Good

Thomas County, Georgia · N.Thomasville By-Pass · Structure no. 000000027551300

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
194 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,610
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 3 Alt N.B.L. over CSX RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 3 Alt N.B.L. over CSX RR in Thomas County, Georgia. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 9,610 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,915 by 2031. The structure is 194 ft (59.1 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 3 Alt N.B.L.
CrossesCSX RR
LocationN.Thomasville By-Pass
RouteState Highway 3
CountyThomas County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates30.87441, -83.9843
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length194 ft (59.1 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,610 (2024)
Projected traffic18,915 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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$1.1 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 3 Alt N.B.L. over CSX RR built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 3 Alt N.B.L. over CSX RR 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 SR 3 Alt N.B.L. over CSX RR carry?

About 9,610 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 3 Alt N.B.L. over CSX RR?

The structure is 194 ft (59.1 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns SR 3 Alt N.B.L. over CSX RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.