US Bridges

SR 21 over Buckhead Creek Trib

Good

Jenkins County, Georgia · 2.6 MI E of Millen · Structure no. 000000016500080

Built
1936
89 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,790
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 21 over Buckhead Creek Trib is a concrete culvert carrying SR 21 over Buckhead Creek Trib in Jenkins County, Georgia. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 89 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 2,790 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,925 by 2031. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesSR 21
CrossesBuckhead Creek Trib
Location2.6 MI E of Millen
RouteState Highway 21
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.80224, -81.89352
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 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 rating58 US tons
Inventory rating34 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 traffic2,790 (2024)
Projected traffic2,925 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$190,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 21 over Buckhead Creek Trib built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is SR 21 over Buckhead Creek 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does SR 21 over Buckhead Creek Trib carry?

About 2,790 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 21 over Buckhead Creek Trib?

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

Who owns SR 21 over Buckhead Creek Trib?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.