US Bridges

SR 21 over Buckhead Creek Trib

Good

Jenkins County, Georgia · 1.8 MI E of Millen · Structure no. 000000016500420

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
1,870
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 1993, so it is 32 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 1,870 vehicles a day, roughly 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,515 by 2031. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR 21
CrossesBuckhead Creek Trib
Location1.8 MI E of Millen
RouteState Highway 21
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.80834, -81.91126
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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,870 (2024)
Projected traffic1,515 by 2031
Trucks31%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-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$405,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 21 over Buckhead Creek Trib built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

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 1,870 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.

How long is SR 21 over Buckhead Creek Trib?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns SR 21 over Buckhead Creek Trib?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.