US Bridges

SR 26 - US 80 over Little Ogeechee Crk O/F

Good

Effingham County, Georgia · 8.5 S of Guyton · Structure no. 000000010300150

Built
1926
99 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,300
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 26 - US 80 over Little Ogeechee Crk O/F is a concrete culvert carrying SR 26 - US 80 over Little Ogeechee Crk O/F in Effingham County, Georgia. It was built in 1926, so it is 99 years old, older than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 10,300 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,240 by 2031. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSR 26 - US 80
CrossesLittle Ogeechee Crk O/F
Location8.5 S of Guyton
RouteU.S. Route 80
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.16732, -81.38345
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,300 (2024)
Projected traffic15,240 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$188,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 26 - US 80 over Little Ogeechee Crk O/F built?

It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 26 - US 80 over Little Ogeechee Crk O/F in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does SR 26 - US 80 over Little Ogeechee Crk O/F carry?

About 10,300 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 26 - US 80 over Little Ogeechee Crk O/F?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns SR 26 - US 80 over Little Ogeechee Crk O/F?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.