US Bridges

US 80/SR26 over CSX Railroad (641183P)

Fair

Chatham County, Georgia · In Garden City · Structure no. 000000005100600

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
401 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
20,682
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 80/SR26 over CSX Railroad (641183P) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 80/SR26 over CSX Railroad (641183P) in Chatham County, Georgia. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 87 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 5 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 20,682 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,055 by 2031. The structure is 401 ft (122.2 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 80/SR26
CrossesCSX Railroad (641183P)
LocationIn Garden City
RouteU.S. Route 80
CountyChatham County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.09034, -81.15362
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length401 ft (122.2 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.4 m)
Roadway width78 ft (23.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,682 (2024)
Projected traffic26,055 by 2031
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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$4.3 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 80/SR26 over CSX Railroad (641183P) built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is US 80/SR26 over CSX Railroad (641183P) 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does US 80/SR26 over CSX Railroad (641183P) carry?

About 20,682 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US 80/SR26 over CSX Railroad (641183P)?

The structure is 401 ft (122.2 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns US 80/SR26 over CSX Railroad (641183P)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.