US Bridges

US 19 Sbl / SR 3 over Tobler Creek

Good

Upson County, Georgia · 7 MI S of Thomaston · Structure no. 000000029350520

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
300 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,520
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 19 Sbl / SR 3 over Tobler Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 19 Sbl / SR 3 over Tobler Creek in Upson County, Georgia. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 2,520 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 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 19 Sbl / SR 3
CrossesTobler Creek
Location7 MI S of Thomaston
RouteU.S. Route 19
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.79474, -84.26569
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 evaluation7: Better than 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating77.9 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length300 ft (91.4 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,520 (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 Sbl / SR 3 over Tobler Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 19 Sbl / 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 Sbl / SR 3 over Tobler Creek carry?

About 2,520 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

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

The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.