US Bridges

SR 21 over Ogeechee Creek Trib

Good

Screven County, Georgia · 1.9 MI S of Sylvania · Structure no. 000000025100620

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,190
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 21 over Ogeechee Creek Trib is a concrete culvert carrying SR 21 over Ogeechee Creek Trib in Screven County, Georgia. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 4,190 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,100 by 2032. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR 21
CrossesOgeechee Creek Trib
Location1.9 MI S of Sylvania
RouteState Highway 21
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.72973, -81.65179
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 2023
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 rating61 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,190 (2024)
Projected traffic5,100 by 2032
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
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$129,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 21 over Ogeechee Creek Trib built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 21 over Ogeechee 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 2023.

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

About 4,190 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is SR 21 over Ogeechee Creek Trib?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns SR 21 over Ogeechee Creek Trib?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.