US Bridges

SR 80 over Little River

Poor

McDuffie County, Georgia · 12.9 MI NW of Thomson · Structure no. 000000018900310

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
268 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
240
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 80 over Little River is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 80 over Little River in McDuffie County, Georgia. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 years old, older than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 240 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 405 by 2031. The structure is 268 ft (81.7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesSR 80
CrossesLittle River
Location12.9 MI NW of Thomson
RouteState Highway 80
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.6085, -82.64852
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating25.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length268 ft (81.7 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic240 (2024)
Projected traffic405 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$1.6 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 80 over Little River built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 80 over Little River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.

How much traffic does SR 80 over Little River carry?

About 240 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 80 over Little River?

The structure is 268 ft (81.7 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns SR 80 over Little River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.