US Bridges

US 80 over CSX Railroad

Good

Twiggs County, Georgia · 2.8 MI SE of Dry Branch · Structure no. 000000028950100

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
273 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,240
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 80 over CSX Railroad is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 80 over CSX Railroad in Twiggs County, Georgia. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 1,240 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,000 by 2037. The structure is 273 ft (83.1 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesUS 80
CrossesCSX Railroad
Location2.8 MI SE of Dry Branch
RouteU.S. Route 80
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.76541, -83.47341
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating78.9 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length273 ft (83.1 m)
Longest span129 ft (39.3 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,240 (2024)
Projected traffic2,000 by 2037
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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$36.3 million (2018 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 80 over CSX Railroad built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 80 over CSX Railroad 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 CSX Railroad carry?

About 1,240 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is US 80 over CSX Railroad?

The structure is 273 ft (83.1 m) long with a longest span of 129 ft (39.3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns US 80 over CSX Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.