Metal Garages in Owens Crossroad 2026 | Benton Metal Depot

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For some residents in Owens Crossroad, a metal garage means covered parking. For others, it's where the lawn equipment, tools and weekend projects end up. Benton Metal Depot supplies metal garage packages throughout Barnwell, so the building can be planned around the job it needs to do on your property.

Key Points

  • ◦Benton Metal Depot is approximately 72.1 miles from Owens Crossroad.
  • ◦A metal garage can be used as parking, storage, equipment and work space under the same roof.
  • ◦Check the permit and setback rules before deciding exactly where the garage will go.
  • ◦Delivery to Owens Crossroad is currently estimated at 1 to 2 weeks.
  • ◦In Owens Crossroad, a building permit is required once the garage exceeds Not found — no explicit sqft exemption for accessory structures located on the county site. Carports appear to require a permit regardless of size per county guidance. Needs direct confirmation (839-279-9593). square feet.

At a Glance

Permit threshold Not found — no explicit sqft exemption for accessory structures located on the county site. Carports appear to require a permit regardless of size per county guidance. Needs direct confirmation (839-279-9593).
As of 2026 · Source
Setback (side/rear) Not retrieved — Barnwell County's Land Development Regulations (PDF) likely contain a district setback table but the specific side/rear figures for accessory structures were not retrievable from search excerpts. Note: Barnwell County zoning code reportedly does not clearly address ADUs/accessory structures as a distinct use category.
As of 2026 · Source
Wind load zone Inland South Carolina — roughly 115-120 mph (ASCE 7, Exposure C). NOT a verified figure; must be confirmed with a SC-licensed engineer or the county building official.
As of 2026 · Source
Panel type/gauge 29-gauge and 26-gauge Rib panels -- Benton's existing standard gauge/profile for pole-barn, carport, and agricultural structures.
As of 2026 · Source
Drive time from Statesboro 96
As of 2026 · Source

Permits & Setbacks in Barnwell County

Barnwell's permitting office, Barnwell County Building Inspector & Zoning, sets the accessory-structure line at Not found — no explicit sqft exemption for accessory structures located on the county site. Carports appear to require a permit regardless of size per county guidance. Needs direct confirmation (839-279-9593). square feet — build under that and you generally skip the full building-permit process, though a setback of Not retrieved — Barnwell County's Land Development Regulations (PDF) likely contain a district setback table but the specific side/rear figures for accessory structures were not retrievable from search excerpts. Note: Barnwell County zoning code reportedly does not clearly address ADUs/accessory structures as a distinct use category. still applies. Confirm your lot's zoning district before ordering, since setbacks vary by district.

Delivery to Owens Crossroad

Current delivery time to Owens Crossroad is approximately 1 to 2 weeks. Benton also serves nearby communities including Patterson Mill, Yenome, Hagoods Mill and Kline. Before delivery gets close, make sure you've handled the local permits and any site preparation needed for your particular garage.

Metal garage by Benton Metal Depot

Representative product photo — a Barnwell County-specific project photo is pending (rotates in from Trey's weekly upload per the freshness cadence).

FAQ

What do I need to do to my property before the garage arrives?

First, decide exactly where the garage will go and check the permit and setback requirements with Barnwell County Building Inspector & Zoning. Then follow the site requirements for the garage you've selected. Any grading, concrete or other preparation should be based on the final building specifications. Don't prepare the site using rough dimensions if the building hasn't been finalized.

How long does it take to get a metal garage delivered to Owens Crossroad?

Current delivery time to Owens Crossroad is approximately 1 to 2 weeks. If your project also involves permitting, grading or concrete, don't wait to do those jobs until the garage is almost ready. Use the delivery window to get the property prepared, and base your schedule on the estimate given for your order.

Should I pour the concrete before ordering the garage?

Get the garage specifications nailed down first. You want to know the correct dimensions and make sure the planned location meets the rules for Owens Crossroad before putting permanent concrete in the ground. It's much easier to adjust a garage plan on paper than to deal with a slab that was poured in the wrong place or at the wrong size.

How close can my metal garage be to the property line?

The current setback in Owens Crossroad is Not retrieved — Barnwell County's Land Development Regulations (PDF) likely contain a district setback table but the specific side/rear figures for accessory structures were not retrievable from search excerpts. Note: Barnwell County zoning code reportedly does not clearly address ADUs/accessory structures as a distinct use category., although you should confirm the requirement for your particular property with Barnwell County Building Inspector & Zoning. A setback controls how close the building can be to certain property boundaries. Check that distance before you settle on a location, especially when space on the lot is tight.

How far is Benton Metal Depot from Owens Crossroad?

Benton Metal Depot's Statesboro location is approximately 72.1 miles from Owens Crossroad. The company serves residents throughout Barnwell, including communities such as Patterson Mill, Yenome, Hagoods Mill and Kline. Current delivery time for a metal garage to the Owens Crossroad area is about 1 to 2 weeks.

Are metal garages a good choice for Georgia?

Metal buildings are utilized throughout Georgia for garages, equipment storage and other residential, agricultural and commercial uses. The important thing is choosing a building appropriate for the project and location. If you're building in Owens Crossroad, make sure the garage specifications and site plan also meet the local requirements that apply to the property.

Can I put a metal garage beside my house?

You may be able to, but don't assume every open spot on the property is buildable. Barnwell County Building Inspector & Zoning has requirements that can affect garage placement, including a current setback of Not retrieved — Barnwell County's Land Development Regulations (PDF) likely contain a district setback table but the specific side/rear figures for accessory structures were not retrievable from search excerpts. Note: Barnwell County zoning code reportedly does not clearly address ADUs/accessory structures as a distinct use category.. Check the rules for your address before choosing the location, particularly if you're working with limited room between the house and property line.

How much extra room should I allow around my vehicles?

Don't measure a car and make the garage barely wider than the vehicle. You need enough room to open the doors, get in and out, walk around it and reach anything stored nearby. With two vehicles, remember the space between them too. Adding a little breathing room during planning can make a big difference once you use the garage every day.

Definitions

◦ Trim
The finished metal pieces used along corners, roof edges, openings and other transitions on the building.
◦ Eave Height
The height of the sidewall measured to the point where the wall and roof meet.
◦ Overhead Door
The large door that opens upward to let cars, trucks or equipment move in and out of the garage.
◦ Building Permit
Approval from the local government to construct a building under the building and zoning rules that apply to the property.
◦ Setback
The required amount of space between your garage and a property line, road or another boundary covered by local rules.
◦ Gable
The triangular wall section found at the end of a building with a pitched roof.
◦ Clear Span
Open floor space between the building's exterior supports without interior columns getting in the way.
◦ Wall Panel
Formed metal sheet used to enclose and protect the exterior walls of the garage.
◦ Roof Pitch
How steep the roof is, usually described by how much it rises over a set horizontal distance.
◦ Fastener
A screw or other connector used to hold metal panels and building components securely in place.

Owens Crossroad, Barnwell County — At a Glance

Permit Authority Name
Barnwell County Building Inspector & Zoning
Permit Authority Url
https://www.barnwellcountysc.us/163/Building-Inspector-Zoning
Permit Threshold Sqft
Not found — no explicit sqft exemption for accessory structures located on the county site. Carports appear to require a permit regardless of size per county guidance. Needs direct confirmation (839-279-9593).
Setback Feet Side Rear
Not retrieved — Barnwell County's Land Development Regulations (PDF) likely contain a district setback table but the specific side/rear figures for accessory structures were not retrievable from search excerpts. Note: Barnwell County zoning code reportedly does not clearly address ADUs/accessory structures as a distinct use category.
Wind Load Zone
Inland South Carolina — roughly 115-120 mph (ASCE 7, Exposure C). NOT a verified figure; must be confirmed with a SC-licensed engineer or the county building official.
Coastal
Drive Miles
72.1
Drive Minutes
96
Nearby Towns
Patterson Mill, Yenome, Hagoods Mill, Kline
Delivery Weeks In Stock
1
Delivery Weeks Custom
2
Panel Type Gauge
29-gauge and 26-gauge Rib panels -- Benton's existing standard gauge/profile for pole-barn, carport, and agricultural structures.
Color Count
7

Why Benton Metal Depot

Benton Metal Depot has been working with metal building products in Statesboro since 2004. That local experience is important when you're planning a garage in Owens Crossroad and trying to sort through materials, building specifications and the rest of the project details. Benton works with homeowners, contractors and property owners throughout the region.

Ready to talk through your metal garages project in Owens Crossroad?

Call (912) 489-5795

Sources

  1. Internal: category-data.php (pole-barns / agricultural-pole-barns copy) (2026)
  2. color-collection.php Weather XL Rib/PBR color chart: Polar White, Pebble Gray, Granite, Onyx, Vanilla, Sand, Chocolate (29ga; 5 of the 7 also available in 26ga). Real Benton color count for this panel line -- not confirmed as the specific palette Jim/Trey intend to offer for metal garages. (2026)
  3. https://www.barnwellcountysc.us/163/Building-Inspector-Zoning (2026)
  4. https://www.barnwellcountysc.us/163/Building-Inspector-Zoning and https://www.barnwellcountysc.us/DocumentCenter/View/584/Barnwell-County-Land-Development-Regulations-PDF (2026)
  5. https://www.barnwellcountysc.us/DocumentCenter/View/584/Barnwell-County-Land-Development-Regulations-PDF — needs direct lookup (2026)
  6. General ASCE 7 inland-SC range (windload.solutions and similar secondary sources) — no county-specific primary map source found (2026)
  7. Given/client spec — Barnwell County is inland South Carolina (2026)
  8. Computed 2026-09-16: GeoNames zip centroid -> OSRM public routing engine (real driving route from Statesboro, Bulloch County, GA). Deterministic and reproducible, but a free public demo routing server, not Google Maps -- spot-check a sample before confirming. (2026)
  9. Computed 2026-09-16: same OSRM routing result as drive_miles, converted from seconds. (2026)
  10. Computed 2026-09-16: 4 nearest cities in benton_service_area_cities.php by straight-line (haversine) distance from zip centroid. (2026)
  11. Bulk-set via dev-fact-review.php (2026)
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