US Bridges

Lake Douglas RD over SR 38 (us 84)

Good

Decatur County, Georgia · Bainbridge - SE Section · Structure no. 000000008700370

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
238 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,110
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lake Douglas RD over SR 38 (us 84) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lake Douglas RD over SR 38 (us 84) 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 2,110 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,945 by 2032. The structure is 238 ft (72.5 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesLake Douglas RD
CrossesSR 38 (us 84)
LocationBainbridge - SE Section
RouteCity Street 412
CountyDecatur County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates30.89027, -84.56202
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating25.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length238 ft (72.5 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,110 (2024)
Projected traffic3,945 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$1.4 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Lake Douglas RD over SR 38 (us 84) built?

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

What condition is Lake Douglas RD over SR 38 (us 84) 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 Lake Douglas RD over SR 38 (us 84) carry?

About 2,110 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Lake Douglas RD over SR 38 (us 84)?

The structure is 238 ft (72.5 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Lake Douglas RD over SR 38 (us 84)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.