US Bridges

SR 26 - US 80 over Still Branch

Good

Effingham County, Georgia · 9 MI S of Guyton · Structure no. 000000010300180

Built
1944
81 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,500
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 26 - US 80 over Still Branch is a concrete culvert carrying SR 26 - US 80 over Still Branch in Effingham County, Georgia. It was built in 1944 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 81 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 12,500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,610 by 2031. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).

CarriesSR 26 - US 80
CrossesStill Branch
Location9 MI S of Guyton
RouteU.S. Route 80
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.19002, -81.40513
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,500 (2024)
Projected traffic11,610 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.1 mi (42 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$199,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 26 - US 80 over Still Branch built?

It was built in 1944, making it 81 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is SR 26 - US 80 over Still Branch 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 Still Branch carry?

About 12,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 26 - US 80 over Still Branch?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SR 26 - US 80 over Still Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.