US 80 / SR 26 over Fifteen Mile Creek
FairEmanuel County, Georgia · 3.5 MI E of Twin City · Structure no. 000000010700220
- Built
- 1928
- 97 years old, rebuilt 1963
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 240 ft
- 8 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,390
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 80 / SR 26 over Fifteen Mile Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US 80 / SR 26 over Fifteen Mile Creek in Emanuel County, Georgia. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 1963, so it is 97 years old, older than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 2,390 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,225 by 2032. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 80 / SR 26 over Fifteen Mile Creek built?
It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1963.
What condition is US 80 / SR 26 over Fifteen Mile Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.
How much traffic does US 80 / SR 26 over Fifteen Mile Creek carry?
About 2,390 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is US 80 / SR 26 over Fifteen Mile Creek?
The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns US 80 / SR 26 over Fifteen Mile Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.