US Bridges

US 84 (WBL)-SR38 over SR1 Tallahassee RD US27

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Decatur County, Georgia · Bainbridge - Southeast SE · Structure no. 000000008700170

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
151 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,120
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 84 (WBL)-SR38 over SR1 Tallahassee RD US27 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 84 (WBL)-SR38 over SR1 Tallahassee RD US27 in Decatur County, Georgia. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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.

It carries about 9,120 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,700 by 2030. The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 84 (WBL)-SR38
CrossesSR1 Tallahassee RD US27
LocationBainbridge - Southeast SE
RouteU.S. Route 84
CountyDecatur County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates30.89052, -84.56642
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating21.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length151 ft (46 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,120 (2024)
Projected traffic11,700 by 2030
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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$885,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 84 (WBL)-SR38 over SR1 Tallahassee RD US27 built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 84 (WBL)-SR38 over SR1 Tallahassee RD US27 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does US 84 (WBL)-SR38 over SR1 Tallahassee RD US27 carry?

About 9,120 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is US 84 (WBL)-SR38 over SR1 Tallahassee RD US27?

The structure is 151 ft (46 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns US 84 (WBL)-SR38 over SR1 Tallahassee RD US27?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.