US Bridges

US 80 (ebl) over South Fork Upatoi Creek

Good

Talbot County, Georgia · 3.6 MI Wsw Ofgeneva · Structure no. 000000026350700

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
180 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,220
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 80 (ebl) over South Fork Upatoi Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 80 (ebl) over South Fork Upatoi Creek in Talbot County, Georgia. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 8,220 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,025 by 2032. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 80 (ebl)
CrossesSouth Fork Upatoi Creek
Location3.6 MI Wsw Ofgeneva
RouteU.S. Route 80
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.56194, -84.60967
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating40.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,220 (2024)
Projected traffic11,025 by 2032
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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$1.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 80 (ebl) over South Fork Upatoi Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 80 (ebl) over South Fork Upatoi Creek 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 (ebl) over South Fork Upatoi Creek carry?

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

How long is US 80 (ebl) over South Fork Upatoi Creek?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns US 80 (ebl) over South Fork Upatoi Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.