US Bridges

SR 38 - US 84 over Rice Branch

Good

Grady County, Georgia · App. 4 Miles East of JCT · Structure no. 000000013100090

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,200
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 38 - US 84 over Rice Branch is a concrete culvert carrying SR 38 - US 84 over Rice Branch in Grady County, Georgia. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 13,200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,640 by 2031. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesSR 38 - US 84
CrossesRice Branch
LocationApp. 4 Miles East of JCT
RouteU.S. Route 84
StateGeorgia
Coordinates30.86836, -84.12754
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating65.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,200 (2024)
Projected traffic17,640 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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$341,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 38 - US 84 over Rice Branch built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 38 - US 84 over Rice Branch 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 Rice Branch carry?

About 13,200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 38 - US 84 over Rice Branch?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns SR 38 - US 84 over Rice Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.