US Bridges

US 80 over Dry Branch

Fair

Bibb County, Georgia · 7.4 MI E Central Macon · Structure no. 000000002100120

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,630
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 80 over Dry Branch is a concrete culvert carrying US 80 over Dry Branch in Bibb County, Georgia. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 years old, older than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 2,630 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,210 by 2031. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 80
CrossesDry Branch
Location7.4 MI E Central Macon
RouteU.S. Route 80
CountyBibb County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.80419, -83.5025
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating50.9 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,630 (2024)
Projected traffic3,210 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$188,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 80 over Dry Branch built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 80 over Dry Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does US 80 over Dry Branch carry?

About 2,630 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 80 over Dry Branch?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US 80 over Dry Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.