US Bridges

SR 26 (us 80) over Ogeechee River

Good

Bryan County, Georgia · 1.9 Miles NW of Eden · Structure no. 000000002950180

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,380 ft
21 main spans
Daily traffic
12,500
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 26 (us 80) over Ogeechee River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 26 (us 80) over Ogeechee River in Bryan County, Georgia. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 years old, younger 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 12,500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,720 by 2032. The structure is 1,380 ft (420.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 26 (us 80)
CrossesOgeechee River
Location1.9 Miles NW of Eden
RouteU.S. Route 80
CountyBryan County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.19169, -81.41518
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans21
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length1,380 ft (420.6 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,500 (2024)
Projected traffic12,720 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$183.8 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 26 (us 80) over Ogeechee River built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 26 (us 80) over Ogeechee River 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does SR 26 (us 80) over Ogeechee River carry?

About 12,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 26 (us 80) over Ogeechee River?

The structure is 1,380 ft (420.6 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 26 (us 80) over Ogeechee River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.