US Bridges

SR 21 (nbl) over Little Ebenezer Branch

Good

Effingham County, Georgia · 3 MI N of Rincon · Structure no. 000000010350330

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
90 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
22,000
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 21 (nbl) over Little Ebenezer Branch is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 21 (nbl) over Little Ebenezer Branch in Effingham County, Georgia. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 22,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,860 by 2031. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR 21 (nbl)
CrossesLittle Ebenezer Branch
Location3 MI N of Rincon
RouteState Highway 21
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.34501, -81.26558
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 inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.9 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,000 (2024)
Projected traffic25,860 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$527,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 21 (nbl) over Little Ebenezer Branch built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 21 (nbl) over Little Ebenezer Branch 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 (nbl) over Little Ebenezer Branch carry?

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

How long is SR 21 (nbl) over Little Ebenezer Branch?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns SR 21 (nbl) over Little Ebenezer Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.