US Bridges

US 19 Nbl/ SR 3 over Tobler Creek

Good

Upson County, Georgia · 7 MI S of Thomaston · Structure no. 000000029300010

Built
1972
53 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
300 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
3,150
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 19 Nbl/ SR 3 over Tobler Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 19 Nbl/ SR 3 over Tobler Creek in Upson County, Georgia. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 1996, 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.

It carries about 3,150 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,780 by 2032. The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 19 Nbl/ SR 3
CrossesTobler Creek
Location7 MI S of Thomaston
RouteU.S. Route 19
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.79489, -84.26556
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 inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating25.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length300 ft (91.4 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,150 (2024)
Projected traffic3,780 by 2032
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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$1.8 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 19 Nbl/ SR 3 over Tobler Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is US 19 Nbl/ SR 3 over Tobler 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does US 19 Nbl/ SR 3 over Tobler Creek carry?

About 3,150 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is US 19 Nbl/ SR 3 over Tobler Creek?

The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 19 Nbl/ SR 3 over Tobler Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.