US Bridges

US 19 over Bell Creek

Good

Upson County, Georgia · 1 MI S of Thomaston · Structure no. 000000029300020

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,400
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 19 over Bell Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 19 over Bell Creek in Upson County, Georgia. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 87 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 5,400 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,100 by 2032. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 55.9 mi (90 km).

CarriesUS 19
CrossesBell Creek
Location1 MI S of Thomaston
RouteU.S. Route 19
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.86842, -84.32155
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 inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length21 ft (6.4 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 traffic5,400 (2024)
Projected traffic8,100 by 2032
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed55.9 mi (90 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$224,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 19 over Bell Creek built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is US 19 over Bell 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 over Bell Creek carry?

About 5,400 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US 19 over Bell Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US 19 over Bell Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.