US Bridges

US 80/ SR 19 over Sandy Ford Creek

Good

Laurens County, Georgia · 3.4 MI W of Dublin · Structure no. 000000017500100

Built
1931
94 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,500
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 80/ SR 19 over Sandy Ford Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 80/ SR 19 over Sandy Ford Creek in Laurens County, Georgia. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 94 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 12,500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,350 by 2032. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS 80/ SR 19
CrossesSandy Ford Creek
Location3.4 MI W of Dublin
RouteU.S. Route 80
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.54426, -82.96173
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable 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 width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,500 (2024)
Projected traffic16,350 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$92,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 80/ SR 19 over Sandy Ford Creek built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is US 80/ SR 19 over Sandy Ford 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does US 80/ SR 19 over Sandy Ford Creek carry?

About 12,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 80/ SR 19 over Sandy Ford Creek?

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

Who owns US 80/ SR 19 over Sandy Ford Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.