US Bridges

SR 3 Alt over Oquina Creek

Good

Thomas County, Georgia · 1 MI N of Thomasville · Structure no. 000000027551310

Built
1999
26 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
12,610
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 3 Alt over Oquina Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 3 Alt over Oquina Creek in Thomas County, Georgia. It was built in 1999 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 26 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 12,610 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,915 by 2031. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR 3 Alt
CrossesOquina Creek
Location1 MI N of Thomasville
RouteState Highway 3
StateGeorgia
Coordinates30.87513, -83.98173
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,610 (2024)
Projected traffic18,915 by 2031
Trucks1%
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$389,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 3 Alt over Oquina Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is SR 3 Alt over Oquina Creek 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 carry?

About 12,610 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 3 Alt over Oquina Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SR 3 Alt over Oquina Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.