US Bridges

US 80 / SR 26 over Caney Branch

Good

Bulloch County, Georgia · 13 MI SE of Brooklet · Structure no. 000000003150660

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
45 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
4,440
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 80 / SR 26 over Caney Branch is a concrete culvert carrying US 80 / SR 26 over Caney Branch in Bulloch County, Georgia. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 4,440 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,455 by 2031. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesUS 80 / SR 26
CrossesCaney Branch
Location13 MI SE of Brooklet
RouteU.S. Route 80
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.23458, -81.51648
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,440 (2024)
Projected traffic4,455 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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$6 million (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 80 / SR 26 over Caney Branch built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 80 / SR 26 over Caney Branch 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does US 80 / SR 26 over Caney Branch carry?

About 4,440 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 80 / SR 26 over Caney Branch?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns US 80 / SR 26 over Caney Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.