US Bridges

US 84 SR 38 over Little Suwanee Creek

Good

Clinch County, Georgia · 1.4 MI E of Argyle · Structure no. 000000006550750

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
90 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,940
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 84 SR 38 over Little Suwanee Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 84 SR 38 over Little Suwanee Creek in Clinch County, Georgia. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 4,940 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,500 by 2037. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 84 SR 38
CrossesLittle Suwanee Creek
Location1.4 MI E of Argyle
RouteU.S. Route 84
CountyClinch County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.08204, -82.62699
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 within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84 US tons
Inventory rating51.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,940 (2024)
Projected traffic9,500 by 2037
Trucks30%
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$12 million (2019 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 84 SR 38 over Little Suwanee Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 84 SR 38 over Little Suwanee 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 Little Suwanee Creek carry?

About 4,940 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is US 84 SR 38 over Little Suwanee Creek?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns US 84 SR 38 over Little Suwanee Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.