US 80 SR 26 over Turner Creek
FairChatham County, Georgia · 8 MI SE of Savannah · Structure no. 000000005100640
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old, rebuilt 2002
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 1,278 ft
- 21 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 19,100
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 80 SR 26 over Turner Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 80 SR 26 over Turner Creek in Chatham County, Georgia. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 61 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 19,100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,950 by 2031. The structure is 1,278 ft (389.5 m) long and 110 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 80 SR 26 over Turner Creek built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.
What condition is US 80 SR 26 over Turner 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does US 80 SR 26 over Turner Creek carry?
About 19,100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is US 80 SR 26 over Turner Creek?
The structure is 1,278 ft (389.5 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 110 ft wide.
Who owns US 80 SR 26 over Turner Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.