US Bridges

SR 38 - US 84 (wbl over Wolf Creek

Good

Grady County, Georgia · App 2 MI E of Whigham · Structure no. 000000013100030

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
200 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
10,700
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 38 - US 84 (wbl over Wolf Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 38 - US 84 (wbl over Wolf Creek in Grady County, Georgia. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 10,700 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,960 by 2031. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR 38 - US 84 (wbl
CrossesWolf Creek
LocationApp 2 MI E of Whigham
RouteU.S. Route 84
StateGeorgia
Coordinates30.89422, -84.29097
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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.9 US tons
Inventory rating39.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,700 (2024)
Projected traffic9,960 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 38 - US 84 (wbl over Wolf Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 38 - US 84 (wbl over Wolf 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SR 38 - US 84 (wbl over Wolf Creek carry?

About 10,700 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 38 - US 84 (wbl over Wolf Creek?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns SR 38 - US 84 (wbl over Wolf Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.