US Bridges

SR 21 Sbl over Saint Augustine Creek

Good

Chatham County, Georgia · In Port Wentworth City L · Structure no. 000000005100330

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,050
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 21 Sbl over Saint Augustine Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 21 Sbl over Saint Augustine Creek in Chatham County, Georgia. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 3,050 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 37,980 by 2031. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR 21 Sbl
CrossesSaint Augustine Creek
LocationIn Port Wentworth City L
RouteState Highway 21
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.17265, -81.18731
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,050 (2024)
Projected traffic37,980 by 2031
Trucks1%
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$703,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 21 Sbl over Saint Augustine Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 21 Sbl over Saint Augustine 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SR 21 Sbl over Saint Augustine Creek carry?

About 3,050 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 21 Sbl over Saint Augustine Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SR 21 Sbl over Saint Augustine Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.