US Bridges

SR 38 - US 84 over CSX Railroad

Good

Grady County, Georgia · App .6 MI E of Whigham · Structure no. 000000013100020

Built
1978
47 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
216 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,450
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 38 - US 84 over CSX Railroad is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 38 - US 84 over CSX Railroad in Grady County, Georgia. It was built in 1978 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 47 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 7,450 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,885 by 2031. The structure is 216 ft (65.8 m) long and 85 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSR 38 - US 84
CrossesCSX Railroad
LocationApp .6 MI E of Whigham
RouteU.S. Route 84
StateGeorgia
Coordinates30.884, -84.31416
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.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length216 ft (65.8 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width85 ft (25.8 m)
Roadway width82 ft (24.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,450 (2024)
Projected traffic9,885 by 2031
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$2.3 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 38 - US 84 over CSX Railroad built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is SR 38 - US 84 over CSX Railroad 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SR 38 - US 84 over CSX Railroad carry?

About 7,450 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is SR 38 - US 84 over CSX Railroad?

The structure is 216 ft (65.8 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.

Who owns SR 38 - US 84 over CSX Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.