US Bridges

SR 21 (nbl) over Ogeechee Creek

Good

Screven County, Georgia · 5 Miles NW of Sylvania · Structure no. 000000025150230

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
192 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
29,100
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 21 (nbl) over Ogeechee Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 21 (nbl) over Ogeechee Creek in Screven County, Georgia. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 29,100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,790 by 2032. The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 21 (nbl)
CrossesOgeechee Creek
Location5 Miles NW of Sylvania
RouteState Highway 21
CountyScreven County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.7794, -81.71484
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length192 ft (58.5 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29,100 (2024)
Projected traffic2,790 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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$1.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 21 (nbl) over Ogeechee Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 21 (nbl) over Ogeechee 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does SR 21 (nbl) over Ogeechee Creek carry?

About 29,100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 21 (nbl) over Ogeechee Creek?

The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns SR 21 (nbl) over Ogeechee Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.