US Bridges

US 80 / SR 26 over Little Ohoopee River

Good

Emanuel County, Georgia · 4.1 MI NE of Norristown · Structure no. 000000010700140

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
418 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
1,930
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 80 / SR 26 over Little Ohoopee River is a concrete tee beam carrying US 80 / SR 26 over Little Ohoopee River in Emanuel County, Georgia. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 1,930 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,565 by 2032. The structure is 418 ft (127.4 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesUS 80 / SR 26
CrossesLittle Ohoopee River
Location4.1 MI NE of Norristown
RouteU.S. Route 80
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.56247, -82.46764
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating25.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans11
Design loadHS 20
Structure length418 ft (127.4 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,930 (2024)
Projected traffic2,565 by 2032
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$2.5 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 80 / SR 26 over Little Ohoopee River built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 80 / SR 26 over Little Ohoopee River 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does US 80 / SR 26 over Little Ohoopee River carry?

About 1,930 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US 80 / SR 26 over Little Ohoopee River?

The structure is 418 ft (127.4 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns US 80 / SR 26 over Little Ohoopee River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.