US Bridges

US 84 SR 38 Ebl over Okapilco Creek

GoodPosted for load

Brooks County, Georgia · App 1.5 MI E of Quitman · Structure no. 000000002700150

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
400 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
11,900
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 84 SR 38 Ebl over Okapilco Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US 84 SR 38 Ebl over Okapilco Creek in Brooks County, Georgia. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 11,900 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,785 by 2031. The structure is 400 ft (121.9 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 84 SR 38 Ebl
CrossesOkapilco Creek
LocationApp 1.5 MI E of Quitman
RouteU.S. Route 84
StateGeorgia
Coordinates30.78591, -83.5262
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.9 US tons
Inventory rating22.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadHS 20
Structure length400 ft (121.9 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,900 (2024)
Projected traffic13,785 by 2031
Trucks23%
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$2.3 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 84 SR 38 Ebl over Okapilco Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 84 SR 38 Ebl over Okapilco 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does US 84 SR 38 Ebl over Okapilco Creek carry?

About 11,900 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is US 84 SR 38 Ebl over Okapilco Creek?

The structure is 400 ft (121.9 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns US 84 SR 38 Ebl over Okapilco Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.