Old SR 3 over Drowning Bear Creek
GoodWhitfield County, Georgia · 2.9 MI S of Dalton · Structure no. 000000031300080
- Built
- 1927
- 98 years old, rebuilt 1949
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 120 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,800
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Old SR 3 over Drowning Bear Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Old SR 3 over Drowning Bear Creek in Whitfield County, Georgia. It was built in 1927 and reconstructed in 1949, so it is 98 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 8,800 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,955 by 2031. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Old SR 3 over Drowning Bear Creek built?
It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1949.
What condition is Old SR 3 over Drowning Bear 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Old SR 3 over Drowning Bear Creek carry?
About 8,800 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is Old SR 3 over Drowning Bear Creek?
The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Old SR 3 over Drowning Bear Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.