US Bridges

US 80 / SR 26 over Reedy Creek

Good

Emanuel County, Georgia · 2.9 MI NW of Twin City · Structure no. 000000010700210

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
39 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,080
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 80 / SR 26 over Reedy Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 80 / SR 26 over Reedy Creek in Emanuel County, Georgia. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 62 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 2,080 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,385 by 2032. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesUS 80 / SR 26
CrossesReedy Creek
Location2.9 MI NW of Twin City
RouteU.S. Route 80
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.59495, -82.20782
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 inspectionSeptember 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 rating65.9 US tons
Inventory rating39.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length39 ft (11.9 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 traffic2,080 (2024)
Projected traffic5,385 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
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$229,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is US 80 / SR 26 over Reedy 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 September 2023.

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

About 2,080 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

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

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns US 80 / SR 26 over Reedy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.