US Bridges

US 80 over Richland Creek Trib

Good

Talbot County, Georgia · 6.2 MI E of Talbotton · Structure no. 000000026300060

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
460
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 80 over Richland Creek Trib is a concrete culvert carrying US 80 over Richland Creek Trib in Talbot County, Georgia. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 87 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 460 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,095 by 2032. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesUS 80
CrossesRichland Creek Trib
Location6.2 MI E of Talbotton
RouteU.S. Route 80
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.69854, -84.44174
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 traffic460 (2024)
Projected traffic1,095 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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$194,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 80 over Richland Creek Trib built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is US 80 over Richland Creek Trib 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 Richland Creek Trib carry?

About 460 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 80 over Richland Creek Trib?

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

Who owns US 80 over Richland Creek Trib?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.