US Bridges

SR 21 over Dasher Creek

Fair

Effingham County, Georgia · In City Limits of Rincon · Structure no. 000000010300050

Built
1931
94 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
34,500
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 21 over Dasher Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 21 over Dasher Creek in Effingham County, Georgia. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 94 years old, older than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 34,500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 41,970 by 2031. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesSR 21
CrossesDasher Creek
LocationIn City Limits of Rincon
RouteState Highway 21
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.28668, -81.23383
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.9 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length43 ft (13.1 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 traffic34,500 (2024)
Projected traffic41,970 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$458,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 21 over Dasher Creek built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is SR 21 over Dasher Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does SR 21 over Dasher Creek carry?

About 34,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 21 over Dasher Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SR 21 over Dasher Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.