US Bridges

SR 38 - US 84 (ebl over Barnetts Creek

Fair

Grady County, Georgia · Grady-Thomas CO Line · Structure no. 000000013100100

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
164 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
12,900
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 38 - US 84 (ebl over Barnetts Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 38 - US 84 (ebl over Barnetts Creek in Grady County, Georgia. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 65 years old, older than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 12,900 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,090 by 2031. The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 38 - US 84 (ebl
CrossesBarnetts Creek
LocationGrady-Thomas CO Line
RouteU.S. Route 84
CountyGrady County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates30.87398, -84.07992
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.9 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length164 ft (50 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,900 (2024)
Projected traffic15,090 by 2031
Trucks15%
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$961,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 38 - US 84 (ebl over Barnetts Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is SR 38 - US 84 (ebl over Barnetts Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does SR 38 - US 84 (ebl over Barnetts Creek carry?

About 12,900 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is SR 38 - US 84 (ebl over Barnetts Creek?

The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns SR 38 - US 84 (ebl over Barnetts Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.