US 19 Sbl SR 3 over Ochlocknee River
Thomas County, Georgia · rated Good in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- US 19 Sbl SR 3 over Ochlocknee River in Thomas County, Georgia, is rated in good condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the superstructure, rated 7 (good condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 27,600 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2024).
- Its listed owner is the state highway agency.
- It is one of 126 of the 179 inventoried bridges in Thomas County rated good (70.4%); 2 (1.1%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is open, no restriction (NBI item 41).
- It was rated fair in the 2024 inventory and is now good (deck 7 to 8, substructure 6 to 7).
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated October 2024, on a 24-month routine inspection cycle.
- A good rating means every major component - deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert - is rated 7 or higher on FHWA's 0-9 scale: no more than minor problems.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 | 8 | Very good condition |
| Superstructure | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
| Substructure | 6 | 7 | Good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Concrete tee beam |
| Length | about 766 ft |
| Location | 5 Mi N of Thomasville |
| NBI structure number | 000000027500490 |
| Condition class | Good |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | October 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 Thomas County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| US 84/ SR38 over SR 3 (US 19) | 1958 | 14,500 | Good |
| SR 3 Alt over Oquina Creek Trib | 1985 | 14,000 | Good |
| SR 3 Alt over Oquina Creek | 1985 | 13,300 | Good |
| SR 35- US 319 over Good Water Creek | 1985 | 13,300 | Good |
| SR-3 Alt S.b.l. over CSX RR | 1999 | 13,300 | Good |
| US 84 Ebl SR 38 over Barnetts Creek O/f | 1960 | 12,900 | Fair |
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