US Bridges

US 84 (ebl)/ SR38 over Spring Creek

Good

Decatur County, Georgia · Cty of Brinson W Section · Structure no. 000000008750600

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
505 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,670
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 84 (ebl)/ SR38 over Spring Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 84 (ebl)/ SR38 over Spring Creek in Decatur County, Georgia. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 6,670 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,020 by 2032. The structure is 505 ft (153.9 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 84 (ebl)/ SR38
CrossesSpring Creek
LocationCty of Brinson W Section
RouteU.S. Route 84
StateGeorgia
Coordinates30.97553, -84.74582
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 inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+5 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length505 ft (153.9 m)
Longest span140 ft (42.7 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,670 (2024)
Projected traffic10,020 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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$3 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 84 (ebl)/ SR38 over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 84 (ebl)/ SR38 over Spring 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does US 84 (ebl)/ SR38 over Spring Creek carry?

About 6,670 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 84 (ebl)/ SR38 over Spring Creek?

The structure is 505 ft (153.9 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.7 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns US 84 (ebl)/ SR38 over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.