US Bridges

US 221 over Reedy Creek

GoodPosted for load

Jefferson County, Georgia · 4.5 MI N of Wrens · Structure no. 000000016300200

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
108 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,780
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 221 over Reedy Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US 221 over Reedy Creek in Jefferson County, Georgia. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 2,780 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,105 by 2031. The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

CarriesUS 221
CrossesReedy Creek
Location4.5 MI N of Wrens
RouteU.S. Route 221
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.27352, -82.38682
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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating28 US tons
Inventory rating16 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length108 ft (32.9 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,780 (2024)
Projected traffic3,105 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$633,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 221 over Reedy Creek built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 221 over Reedy 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does US 221 over Reedy Creek carry?

About 2,780 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 221 over Reedy Creek?

The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns US 221 over Reedy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.