US Bridges

US 84 Wbl/ SR 38 over Kirkland Creek

Good

Early County, Georgia · 2 Miles West of Jakin · Structure no. 000000009900070

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 1974
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
150 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
6,370
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 84 Wbl/ SR 38 over Kirkland Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US 84 Wbl/ SR 38 over Kirkland Creek in Early County, Georgia. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1974, so it is 66 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 6,370 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,350 by 2032. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 84 Wbl/ SR 38
CrossesKirkland Creek
Location2 Miles West of Jakin
RouteU.S. Route 84
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.10134, -85.00966
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 inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,370 (2024)
Projected traffic7,350 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$879,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 84 Wbl/ SR 38 over Kirkland Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1974.

What condition is US 84 Wbl/ SR 38 over Kirkland 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does US 84 Wbl/ SR 38 over Kirkland Creek carry?

About 6,370 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 84 Wbl/ SR 38 over Kirkland Creek?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns US 84 Wbl/ SR 38 over Kirkland Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.