SR 21 over Cow Pen Creek
GoodEffingham County, Georgia · 14 MI N of Springfield · Structure no. 000000010300390
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old, rebuilt 2006
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 31 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,320
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 21 over Cow Pen Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 21 over Cow Pen Creek in Effingham County, Georgia. It was built in 1986 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 39 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 5,320 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,045 by 2031. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 21 over Cow Pen Creek built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.
What condition is SR 21 over Cow Pen 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does SR 21 over Cow Pen Creek carry?
About 5,320 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is SR 21 over Cow Pen Creek?
The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).
Who owns SR 21 over Cow Pen Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.