Old SR 3 over Drowning Bear Creek

Good Condition99 years old8,800 vehicles/day

Location

StateGeorgia
CountyWhitfield
Location2.9 Mi S Of Dalton
CarriesOld SR 3
CrossesDrowning Bear Creek
Coordinates34.73125, -84.97743

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionGood
Deck7 (Good)
Superstructure7 (Good)
Substructure7 (Good)
Channel/Waterway6 (Satisfactory)
Scour CriticalUnknown

Physical Characteristics

MaterialConcrete
DesignTee Beam
Total Length120.1 ft (36.6 m)
Max Span29.9 ft (9.1 m)
Deck Width33.5 ft (10.2 m)
Deck Area373.3 sq m
Main Spans4
Year Built1927 (reconstructed 1949)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic8,800 (2024)
Truck Traffic9%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection524
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number000000031300080

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