SR 21 over Pipe Makers Canal
GoodChatham County, Georgia · N Section of Garden City · Structure no. 000000005100310
- Built
- 1945
- 80 years old, rebuilt 1979
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 45 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 41,200
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 21 over Pipe Makers Canal is a concrete culvert carrying SR 21 over Pipe Makers Canal in Chatham County, Georgia. It was built in 1945 and reconstructed in 1979, so it is 80 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 41,200 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 39,780 by 2031. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 21 over Pipe Makers Canal built?
It was built in 1945, making it 80 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1979.
What condition is SR 21 over Pipe Makers Canal 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does SR 21 over Pipe Makers Canal carry?
About 41,200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is SR 21 over Pipe Makers Canal?
The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).
Who owns SR 21 over Pipe Makers Canal?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.