US Bridges

US 80 / SR 26 over Rock Creek

Good

Emanuel County, Georgia · 1.6 MI NE of Swainsboro · Structure no. 000000010700180

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,580
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 80 / SR 26 over Rock Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 80 / SR 26 over Rock Creek in Emanuel County, Georgia. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 4,580 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,960 by 2032. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesUS 80 / SR 26
CrossesRock Creek
Location1.6 MI NE of Swainsboro
RouteU.S. Route 80
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.60568, -82.30874
Functional classUrban 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 inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,580 (2024)
Projected traffic6,960 by 2032
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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$269,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 80 / SR 26 over Rock Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 80 / SR 26 over Rock Creek 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does US 80 / SR 26 over Rock Creek carry?

About 4,580 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US 80 / SR 26 over Rock Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns US 80 / SR 26 over Rock Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.