US Bridges

US 80 SR 26 over Bull River

Fair

Chatham County, Georgia · 5 MI SE of Savannah · Structure no. 000000005100650

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
3,534 ft
62 main spans
Daily traffic
12,600
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 80 SR 26 over Bull River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 80 SR 26 over Bull River in Chatham County, Georgia. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 12,600 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,030 by 2031. The structure is 3,534 ft (1,077.2 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesUS 80 SR 26
CrossesBull River
Location5 MI SE of Savannah
RouteU.S. Route 80
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.03766, -80.95661
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 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 rating38.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans62
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length3,534 ft (1,077.2 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.8 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,600 (2024)
Projected traffic12,030 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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$20.7 million
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 80 SR 26 over Bull River built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 80 SR 26 over Bull River 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does US 80 SR 26 over Bull River carry?

About 12,600 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 80 SR 26 over Bull River?

The structure is 3,534 ft (1,077.2 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns US 80 SR 26 over Bull River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.