US Bridges

US 80 / SR 22 over Auchmpkee Creek

Good

Upson County, Georgia · 12 MI S of Thomaston · Structure no. 000000029300360

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
212 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,330
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 80 / SR 22 over Auchmpkee Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 80 / SR 22 over Auchmpkee Creek in Upson County, Georgia. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 1,330 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,890 by 2032. The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 80 / SR 22
CrossesAuchmpkee Creek
Location12 MI S of Thomaston
RouteU.S. Route 80
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.74262, -84.21114
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.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length212 ft (64.6 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,330 (2024)
Projected traffic1,890 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$1.2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 80 / SR 22 over Auchmpkee Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 80 / SR 22 over Auchmpkee 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 2024.

How much traffic does US 80 / SR 22 over Auchmpkee Creek carry?

About 1,330 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 80 / SR 22 over Auchmpkee Creek?

The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns US 80 / SR 22 over Auchmpkee Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.