US Bridges

US 80 SR 22 over Echeconnee Creek

Fair

Crawford County, Georgia · 10 MI NE of Roberta · Structure no. 000000007900110

Built
1928
97 years old, rebuilt 1959
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
256 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
3,870
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 80 SR 22 over Echeconnee Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US 80 SR 22 over Echeconnee Creek in Crawford County, Georgia. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 1959, so it is 97 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 3,870 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,325 by 2031. The structure is 256 ft (78 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesUS 80 SR 22
CrossesEcheconnee Creek
Location10 MI NE of Roberta
RouteU.S. Route 80
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.79971, -83.86511
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating24.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadH 15
Structure length256 ft (78 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,870 (2024)
Projected traffic5,325 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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$1.5 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 80 SR 22 over Echeconnee Creek built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1959.

What condition is US 80 SR 22 over Echeconnee 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 SR 22 over Echeconnee Creek carry?

About 3,870 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 80 SR 22 over Echeconnee Creek?

The structure is 256 ft (78 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns US 80 SR 22 over Echeconnee Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.