US 80/SR26 over Chimney Creek
FairChatham County, Georgia · 12 MI E of Savannah · Structure no. 000000005100670
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 111 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10,100
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 80/SR26 over Chimney Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US 80/SR26 over Chimney Creek in Chatham County, Georgia. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 10,100 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,935 by 2031. The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 80/SR26 over Chimney Creek built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 80/SR26 over Chimney 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/SR26 over Chimney Creek carry?
About 10,100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is US 80/SR26 over Chimney Creek?
The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.3 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.
Who owns US 80/SR26 over Chimney Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.