US Bridges

US 319 / SR 35 over Little River

GoodPosted for load

Tift County, Georgia · App 8 MI S of Tifton · Structure no. 000000027700040

Built
1972
53 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
280 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
8,830
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 319 / SR 35 over Little River is a concrete tee beam carrying US 319 / SR 35 over Little River in Tift County, Georgia. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 53 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 8,830 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,385 by 2031. The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesUS 319 / SR 35
CrossesLittle River
LocationApp 8 MI S of Tifton
RouteU.S. Route 319
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.39129, -83.54139
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length280 ft (85.3 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.7 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,830 (2024)
Projected traffic11,385 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$2.5 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 319 / SR 35 over Little River built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is US 319 / SR 35 over Little 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does US 319 / SR 35 over Little River carry?

About 8,830 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 319 / SR 35 over Little River?

The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns US 319 / SR 35 over Little River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.