US Bridges

SR 21 Nbl over Ga. Railroad

Good

Effingham County, Georgia · 3 Miles South of Screven · Structure no. 000000010350470

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
316 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,020
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 21 Nbl over Ga. Railroad is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 21 Nbl over Ga. Railroad in Effingham County, Georgia. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 5,020 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,045 by 2031. The structure is 316 ft (96.3 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR 21 Nbl
CrossesGa. Railroad
Location3 Miles South of Screven
RouteState Highway 21
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.51109, -81.44237
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length316 ft (96.3 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,020 (2024)
Projected traffic6,045 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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$1.9 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 21 Nbl over Ga. Railroad built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 21 Nbl over Ga. Railroad 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 Ga. Railroad carry?

About 5,020 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 21 Nbl over Ga. Railroad?

The structure is 316 ft (96.3 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns SR 21 Nbl over Ga. Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.