US Bridges

US 84 SR 38 over Cane Creek

Good

Clinch County, Georgia · 3.5 MI E of Homerville · Structure no. 000000006550690

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
240 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
8,920
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 84 SR 38 over Cane Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 84 SR 38 over Cane Creek in Clinch County, Georgia. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 8,920 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,375 by 2032. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 84 SR 38
CrossesCane Creek
Location3.5 MI E of Homerville
RouteU.S. Route 84
CountyClinch County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.05572, -82.69637
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.9 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,920 (2024)
Projected traffic6,375 by 2032
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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$32 million (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 84 SR 38 over Cane Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 84 SR 38 over Cane 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 over Cane Creek carry?

About 8,920 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is US 84 SR 38 over Cane Creek?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns US 84 SR 38 over Cane Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.