US Bridges

SR 26 (us 80) over Ogeechee River Overflow

Good

Effingham County, Georgia · 9 MI S of Guyton · Structure no. 000000010350500

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
180 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,500
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 26 (us 80) over Ogeechee River Overflow is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 26 (us 80) over Ogeechee River Overflow in Effingham County, Georgia. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 years old, younger 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 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).

CarriesSR 26 (us 80)
CrossesOgeechee River Overflow
Location9 MI S of Guyton
RouteU.S. Route 80
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.1915, -81.4094
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 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 and pedestrian
CrossesRelief for waterway
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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$24 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 26 (us 80) over Ogeechee River Overflow built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 26 (us 80) over Ogeechee River Overflow 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 Ogeechee River Overflow carry?

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

How long is SR 26 (us 80) over Ogeechee River Overflow?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 26 (us 80) over Ogeechee River Overflow?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.