US Bridges

US 84 SR 38 [wbl over Piscola Creek Overflow

Good

Brooks County, Georgia · 7 MI W of Quitman · Structure no. 000000002750850

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,230
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 84 SR 38 [wbl over Piscola Creek Overflow is a concrete tee beam carrying US 84 SR 38 [wbl over Piscola Creek Overflow in Brooks County, Georgia. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 6,230 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,280 by 2031. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 84 SR 38 [wbl
CrossesPiscola Creek Overflow
Location7 MI W of Quitman
RouteU.S. Route 84
StateGeorgia
Coordinates30.79335, -83.71222
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.9 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,230 (2024)
Projected traffic8,280 by 2031
Trucks28%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
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$703,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 84 SR 38 [wbl over Piscola Creek Overflow built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 84 SR 38 [wbl over Piscola Creek Overflow 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 [wbl over Piscola Creek Overflow carry?

About 6,230 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is US 84 SR 38 [wbl over Piscola Creek Overflow?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns US 84 SR 38 [wbl over Piscola Creek Overflow?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.