US Bridges

US 80 over Scoggins Branch

Good

Talbot County, Georgia · 4 MI Wsw of Geneva · Structure no. 000000026300010

Built
1926
99 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,220
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 80 over Scoggins Branch is a concrete culvert carrying US 80 over Scoggins Branch in Talbot County, Georgia. It was built in 1926 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 99 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 11,025 by 2032. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesUS 80
CrossesScoggins Branch
Location4 MI Wsw of Geneva
RouteU.S. Route 80
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.56259, -84.6214
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length32 ft (9.8 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 traffic8,220 (2024)
Projected traffic11,025 by 2032
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$188,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 80 over Scoggins Branch built?

It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is US 80 over Scoggins 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does US 80 over Scoggins Branch carry?

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

How long is US 80 over Scoggins Branch?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US 80 over Scoggins Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.