US Bridges

US 80 over Dundee Canal

Fair

Chatham County, Georgia · In Garden City · Structure no. 000000005100610

Built
1944
81 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
21,900
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 80 over Dundee Canal is a concrete culvert carrying US 80 over Dundee Canal in Chatham County, Georgia. It was built in 1944 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 81 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 21,900 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,055 by 2031. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesUS 80
CrossesDundee Canal
LocationIn Garden City
RouteU.S. Route 80
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.09654, -81.14339
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,900 (2024)
Projected traffic26,055 by 2031
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$417,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 80 over Dundee Canal built?

It was built in 1944, making it 81 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is US 80 over Dundee Canal 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does US 80 over Dundee Canal carry?

About 21,900 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US 80 over Dundee Canal?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns US 80 over Dundee Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.