US Bridges

US 80 / SR 26 over Fifteen Mile Creek Trib.

Good

Emanuel County, Georgia · 7 MI E of Twin City · Structure no. 000000010700240

Built
1927
98 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,250
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 80 / SR 26 over Fifteen Mile Creek Trib. is a concrete culvert carrying US 80 / SR 26 over Fifteen Mile Creek Trib. in Emanuel County, Georgia. It was built in 1927, so it is 98 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 2,250 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,805 by 2032. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).

CarriesUS 80 / SR 26
CrossesFifteen Mile Creek Trib.
Location7 MI E of Twin City
RouteU.S. Route 80
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.55516, -82.0468
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 inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,250 (2024)
Projected traffic2,805 by 2032
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$188,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 80 / SR 26 over Fifteen Mile Creek Trib. built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 80 / SR 26 over Fifteen Mile Creek Trib. 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 Fifteen Mile Creek Trib. carry?

About 2,250 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US 80 / SR 26 over Fifteen Mile Creek Trib.?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns US 80 / SR 26 over Fifteen Mile Creek Trib.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.