US Bridges

US 221 over Holten Creek

Good

Johnson County, Georgia · 0.6 MI S of Kite · Structure no. 000000016750280

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
120 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
440
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 221 over Holten Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 221 over Holten Creek in Johnson County, Georgia. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 440 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 975 by 2037. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesUS 221
CrossesHolten Creek
Location0.6 MI S of Kite
RouteU.S. Route 221
CountyJohnson County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.68479, -82.51128
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating79.9 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic440 (2024)
Projected traffic975 by 2037
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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$16 million (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 221 over Holten Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 221 over Holten 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does US 221 over Holten Creek carry?

About 440 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is US 221 over Holten Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns US 221 over Holten Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.