SR 26 over Burnham Branch
GoodHouston County, Georgia · 3.9 MI SE of Elko · Structure no. 000000015350290
- Built
- 1996
- 29 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 160 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,090
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 26 over Burnham Branch is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 26 over Burnham Branch in Houston County, Georgia. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 1,090 vehicles a day, roughly 36% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,275 by 2032. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 26 over Burnham Branch built?
It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 26 over Burnham Branch 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does SR 26 over Burnham Branch carry?
About 1,090 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 36% are trucks.
How long is SR 26 over Burnham Branch?
The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns SR 26 over Burnham Branch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.