US Bridges

US 80/SR 26 over Indian Branch

Good

Laurens County, Georgia · 5.2 MI SE of Brewton · Structure no. 000000017551220

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
120 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,027
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 80/SR 26 over Indian Branch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 80/SR 26 over Indian Branch in Laurens County, Georgia. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,027 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,800 by 2043. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 80/SR 26
CrossesIndian Branch
Location5.2 MI SE of Brewton
RouteU.S. Route 80
CountyLaurens County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.55315, -82.72187
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating102 US tons
Inventory rating61 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,027 (2024)
Projected traffic2,800 by 2043
Trucks7%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$16 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 80/SR 26 over Indian 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 June 2024.

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

About 3,027 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

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

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US 80/SR 26 over Indian Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.