US Bridges

US 80 over Ulcohatchee Creek

FairPosted for load

Crawford County, Georgia · 6 MI W of Roberta · Structure no. 000000007900080

Built
1936
89 years old, rebuilt 1959
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
238 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
1,430
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 80 over Ulcohatchee Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US 80 over Ulcohatchee Creek in Crawford County, Georgia. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 1959, so it is 89 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,430 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,640 by 2031. The structure is 238 ft (72.5 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesUS 80
CrossesUlcohatchee Creek
Location6 MI W of Roberta
RouteU.S. Route 80
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.75912, -84.11163
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating37.9 US tons
Inventory rating21.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadH 15
Structure length238 ft (72.5 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,430 (2024)
Projected traffic2,640 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$1.4 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 80 over Ulcohatchee Creek built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1959.

What condition is US 80 over Ulcohatchee 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 2024.

How much traffic does US 80 over Ulcohatchee Creek carry?

About 1,430 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 80 over Ulcohatchee Creek?

The structure is 238 ft (72.5 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns US 80 over Ulcohatchee Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.