US 80 SR 26 over Lazaretto Creek
FairChatham County, Georgia · 10 MI SE of Savannah · Structure no. 000000005100660
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 1,433 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 9,990
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 80 SR 26 over Lazaretto Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 80 SR 26 over Lazaretto Creek in Chatham County, Georgia. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 9,990 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,330 by 2031. The structure is 1,433 ft (436.8 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Lazaretto Creek built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 80 SR 26 over Lazaretto 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does US 80 SR 26 over Lazaretto Creek carry?
About 9,990 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is US 80 SR 26 over Lazaretto Creek?
The structure is 1,433 ft (436.8 m) long with a longest span of 154 ft (46.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns US 80 SR 26 over Lazaretto Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.