US Bridges

SR 21 over CSX Railroad (635128B)

Good

Effingham County, Georgia · In Rincon City Limits · Structure no. 000000010300060

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
144 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
22,000
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 21 over CSX Railroad (635128B) is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 21 over CSX Railroad (635128B) in Effingham County, Georgia. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 65 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 22,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,860 by 2031. The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSR 21
CrossesCSX Railroad (635128B)
LocationIn Rincon City Limits
RouteState Highway 21
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.29726, -81.23734
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length144 ft (43.9 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.5 m)
Roadway width57 ft (17.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,000 (2024)
Projected traffic25,860 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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$1.3 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 21 over CSX Railroad (635128B) built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is SR 21 over CSX Railroad (635128B) 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does SR 21 over CSX Railroad (635128B) carry?

About 22,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 21 over CSX Railroad (635128B)?

The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns SR 21 over CSX Railroad (635128B)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.