US Bridges

US 84/ SR 38 Grove over Suwannoochee Creek

Good

Clinch County, Georgia · Dupont West City Limits · Structure no. 000000006550670

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
418 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
4,110
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 84/ SR 38 Grove over Suwannoochee Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US 84/ SR 38 Grove over Suwannoochee Creek in Clinch County, Georgia. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 4,110 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,250 by 2032. The structure is 418 ft (127.4 m) long and 90 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesUS 84/ SR 38 Grove
CrossesSuwannoochee Creek
LocationDupont West City Limits
RouteU.S. Route 84
StateGeorgia
Coordinates30.98616, -82.8799
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 inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans12
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length418 ft (127.4 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width90 ft (27.4 m)
Roadway width87 ft (26.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,110 (2024)
Projected traffic5,250 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$4.5 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 84/ SR 38 Grove over Suwannoochee Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 84/ SR 38 Grove over Suwannoochee 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does US 84/ SR 38 Grove over Suwannoochee Creek carry?

About 4,110 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 84/ SR 38 Grove over Suwannoochee Creek?

The structure is 418 ft (127.4 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 90 ft wide.

Who owns US 84/ SR 38 Grove over Suwannoochee Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.