US Bridges

US 80 / SR 26 over Lotts Creek

Fair

Bulloch County, Georgia · 13.5 MI NW of Statesboro · Structure no. 000000003100060

Built
1927
98 years old, rebuilt 1964
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
180 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
2,730
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 80 / SR 26 over Lotts Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US 80 / SR 26 over Lotts Creek in Bulloch County, Georgia. It was built in 1927 and reconstructed in 1964, so it is 98 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 2,730 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,560 by 2031. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 80 / SR 26
CrossesLotts Creek
Location13.5 MI NW of Statesboro
RouteU.S. Route 80
CountyBulloch County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.54643, -81.98359
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,730 (2024)
Projected traffic4,560 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$1.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 80 / SR 26 over Lotts Creek built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1964.

What condition is US 80 / SR 26 over Lotts Creek 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 / SR 26 over Lotts Creek carry?

About 2,730 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 80 / SR 26 over Lotts Creek?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns US 80 / SR 26 over Lotts Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.