US 19 SR 3 over Kinchafoonee Creek
Lee County, Georgia · rated Fair in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- US 19 SR 3 over Kinchafoonee Creek in Lee County, Georgia, is rated in fair condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 6 (satisfactory condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1949 and reconstructed in 1985, making it 76 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 20,300 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2024).
- Its listed owner is the state highway agency.
- It is one of 5 of the 33 inventoried bridges in Lee County rated fair (15.2%); 0 (0.0%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is open, no restriction (NBI item 41).
- Its condition class and component ratings are unchanged from the 2024 inventory.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated February 2024, on a 24-month routine inspection cycle.
- A fair rating means the lowest-rated major component scores 5 or 6 on FHWA's 0-9 scale: some deterioration or minor section loss, but the structure is sound. It is the middle class, not a warning.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 | 6 | Satisfactory condition |
| Superstructure | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
| Substructure | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Steel stringer or multi-beam girder |
| Length | about 359 ft |
| Location | 0.2 Mi N of Dougherty Cl |
| NBI structure number | 000000017700010 |
| Condition class | Fair |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | February 2024 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | U: unknown foundation, not evaluated for scour |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Georgia department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Lee County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sr3-us19 (nbl) over SR 118 and Gswrr | 2008 | 6,070 | Good |
| SR 32 over Negro Head Branch | 2015 | 4,460 | Good |
| SR 32 over Flint River | 2015 | 4,460 | Good |
| SR 3 By-pass (US over Kinchafoonee CR | 2008 | 3,580 | Good |
| SR 32 over Kinchafoonee Creek | 1991 | 3,540 | Good |
| SR 32 over Muckalee Creek | 2006 | 3,380 | Good |
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