US Bridges

US 84 SR 38 over Negro Branch

Good

Brooks County, Georgia · App 1 MI W of Quitman · Structure no. 000000002700140

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,130
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 84 SR 38 over Negro Branch is a concrete culvert carrying US 84 SR 38 over Negro Branch in Brooks County, Georgia. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 61 years old, older 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 7,130 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,020 by 2031. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS 84 SR 38
CrossesNegro Branch
LocationApp 1 MI W of Quitman
RouteU.S. Route 84
StateGeorgia
Coordinates30.78575, -83.59855
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating77.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,130 (2024)
Projected traffic10,020 by 2031
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$352,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 84 SR 38 over Negro Branch built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is US 84 SR 38 over Negro Branch 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does US 84 SR 38 over Negro Branch carry?

About 7,130 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is US 84 SR 38 over Negro Branch?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US 84 SR 38 over Negro Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.