US Bridges

US 221 over Greenbrier Creek Trib.

Good

Columbia County, Georgia · 3.6 MI NE of Appling · Structure no. 000000007350250

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,460
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 221 over Greenbrier Creek Trib. is a concrete culvert carrying US 221 over Greenbrier Creek Trib. in Columbia County, Georgia. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 1,460 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,170 by 2030. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesUS 221
CrossesGreenbrier Creek Trib.
Location3.6 MI NE of Appling
RouteU.S. Route 221
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.59056, -82.29242
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 rating65.9 US tons
Inventory rating39.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
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 traffic1,460 (2024)
Projected traffic1,170 by 2030
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 221 over Greenbrier Creek Trib. built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 221 over Greenbrier Creek Trib. 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 over Greenbrier Creek Trib. carry?

About 1,460 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US 221 over Greenbrier Creek Trib.?

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

Who owns US 221 over Greenbrier Creek Trib.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.