US Bridges

US 80 over Roaring Branch

Good

Muscogee County, Georgia · N. Columbus Bypass · Structure no. 000000021501320

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
70,400
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 80 over Roaring Branch is a concrete culvert carrying US 80 over Roaring Branch in Muscogee County, Georgia. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 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 70,400 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 75,690 by 2031. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 80
CrossesRoaring Branch
LocationN. Columbus Bypass
RouteU.S. Route 80
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.52598, -84.97816
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic70,400 (2024)
Projected traffic75,690 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$426,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 80 over Roaring Branch built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 80 over Roaring 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does US 80 over Roaring Branch carry?

About 70,400 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 80 over Roaring Branch?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns US 80 over Roaring Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.