US Bridges

SR 3 Conn. over Little Swamp Creek

Good

Whitfield County, Georgia · 5.9 MI SW of Dalton · Structure no. 000000031300160

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20,000
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 3 Conn. over Little Swamp Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 3 Conn. over Little Swamp Creek in Whitfield County, Georgia. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 62 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 20,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,885 by 2031. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesSR 3 Conn.
CrossesLittle Swamp Creek
Location5.9 MI SW of Dalton
RouteState Highway 3
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.68906, -84.99696
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,000 (2024)
Projected traffic30,885 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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$234,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 3 Conn. over Little Swamp Creek built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is SR 3 Conn. over Little Swamp 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does SR 3 Conn. over Little Swamp Creek carry?

About 20,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 3 Conn. over Little Swamp Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns SR 3 Conn. over Little Swamp Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.