US Bridges

US 80/SR 26 over Flanders Branch

Fair

Laurens County, Georgia · 4.1 MI SE of Brewton · Structure no. 000000017500210

Built
1949
76 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,027
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 80/SR 26 over Flanders Branch is a concrete culvert carrying US 80/SR 26 over Flanders Branch in Laurens County, Georgia. It was built in 1949 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 76 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 6 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 3,027 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,715 by 2032. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 80/SR 26
CrossesFlanders Branch
Location4.1 MI SE of Brewton
RouteU.S. Route 80
CountyLaurens County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.55508, -82.74311
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length21 ft (6.4 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 traffic3,027 (2024)
Projected traffic2,715 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$284,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 80/SR 26 over Flanders Branch built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is US 80/SR 26 over Flanders Branch 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does US 80/SR 26 over Flanders Branch carry?

About 3,027 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 80/SR 26 over Flanders Branch?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US 80/SR 26 over Flanders Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.