US Bridges

US 221 over Altamaha River Trib.

Good

Jeff Davis County, Georgia · 5.5 MI NE of Hazlehurst · Structure no. 000000016100190

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,260
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 221 over Altamaha River Trib. is a concrete culvert carrying US 221 over Altamaha River Trib. in Jeff Davis County, Georgia. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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 4,260 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,980 by 2031. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 44.7 mi (72 km).

CarriesUS 221
CrossesAltamaha River Trib.
Location5.5 MI NE of Hazlehurst
RouteU.S. Route 221
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.92902, -82.53288
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length21 ft (6.4 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 traffic4,260 (2024)
Projected traffic4,980 by 2031
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed44.7 mi (72 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$123,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 221 over Altamaha River Trib. built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 221 over Altamaha River Trib. 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does US 221 over Altamaha River Trib. carry?

About 4,260 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is US 221 over Altamaha River Trib.?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US 221 over Altamaha River Trib.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.