US Bridges

US 80 over Tar River

Good

Muscogee County, Georgia · 16 MI NE of Columbus · Structure no. 000000021500210

Built
1951
74 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,220
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 80 over Tar River is a concrete culvert carrying US 80 over Tar River in Muscogee County, Georgia. It was built in 1951 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 74 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 8,220 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,395 by 2031. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesUS 80
CrossesTar River
Location16 MI NE of Columbus
RouteU.S. Route 80
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.5496, -84.69436
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum 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 length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,220 (2024)
Projected traffic13,395 by 2031
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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$152,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 80 over Tar River built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is US 80 over Tar River 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 over Tar River carry?

About 8,220 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is US 80 over Tar River?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns US 80 over Tar River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.