US Bridges

SR 38 - US 84 over Little Tired Creek

Good

Grady County, Georgia · East of Cairo · Structure no. 000000013100070

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
180 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
17,900
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 38 - US 84 over Little Tired Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 38 - US 84 over Little Tired Creek in Grady County, Georgia. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 17,900 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,405 by 2031. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesSR 38 - US 84
CrossesLittle Tired Creek
LocationEast of Cairo
RouteU.S. Route 84
StateGeorgia
Coordinates30.87751, -84.1903
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.5 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,900 (2024)
Projected traffic30,405 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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$1.9 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 38 - US 84 over Little Tired Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 38 - US 84 over Little Tired 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does SR 38 - US 84 over Little Tired Creek carry?

About 17,900 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 38 - US 84 over Little Tired Creek?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns SR 38 - US 84 over Little Tired Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.