US Bridges

US 319 / SR 35 over Arnold Creek

Good

Tift County, Georgia · App 7 MI S of Tifton · Structure no. 000000027700790

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,970
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 319 / SR 35 over Arnold Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 319 / SR 35 over Arnold Creek in Tift County, Georgia. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 9,970 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,985 by 2032. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesUS 319 / SR 35
CrossesArnold Creek
LocationApp 7 MI S of Tifton
RouteU.S. Route 319
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.38225, -83.55496
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,970 (2024)
Projected traffic11,985 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$272,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 319 / SR 35 over Arnold Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

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

How much traffic does US 319 / SR 35 over Arnold Creek carry?

About 9,970 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 319 / SR 35 over Arnold Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns US 319 / SR 35 over Arnold Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.