US Bridges

US 221 / SR 47 over Greenbrier Creek

Good

Columbia County, Georgia · 2.5 MI NE of Appling · Structure no. 000000007350270

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
180 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,460
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 221 / SR 47 over Greenbrier Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 221 / SR 47 over Greenbrier Creek in Columbia County, Georgia. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,890 by 2032. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 221 / SR 47
CrossesGreenbrier Creek
Location2.5 MI NE of Appling
RouteU.S. Route 221
CountyColumbia County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.57905, -82.29947
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,460 (2024)
Projected traffic1,890 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$24 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 221 / SR 47 over Greenbrier Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 221 / SR 47 over Greenbrier 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 Greenbrier Creek carry?

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

How long is US 221 / SR 47 over Greenbrier Creek?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns US 221 / SR 47 over Greenbrier Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.