US Bridges

US 221/ SR 47 over Boggy Gut Creek

Good

Columbia County, Georgia · 2.4 MI S of Harlem · Structure no. 000000007300450

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,850
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 221/ SR 47 over Boggy Gut Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 221/ SR 47 over Boggy Gut Creek in Columbia County, Georgia. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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 2,850 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,715 by 2032. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesUS 221/ SR 47
CrossesBoggy Gut Creek
Location2.4 MI S of Harlem
RouteU.S. Route 221
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.37948, -82.31969
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.9 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,850 (2024)
Projected traffic2,715 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$188,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 221/ SR 47 over Boggy Gut Creek built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 221/ SR 47 over Boggy Gut 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does US 221/ SR 47 over Boggy Gut Creek carry?

About 2,850 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 221/ SR 47 over Boggy Gut Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US 221/ SR 47 over Boggy Gut Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.