US Bridges

SR 38 - US 84 (wbl over Barnetts Creek

GoodPosted for load

Grady County, Georgia · Grady-Thomas County Line · Structure no. 000000013100550

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
188 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11,300
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 38 - US 84 (wbl over Barnetts Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 38 - US 84 (wbl over Barnetts Creek in Grady County, Georgia. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 11,300 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,090 by 2031. The structure is 188 ft (57.3 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR 38 - US 84 (wbl
CrossesBarnetts Creek
LocationGrady-Thomas County Line
RouteU.S. Route 84
StateGeorgia
Coordinates30.87414, -84.08001
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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.9 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length188 ft (57.3 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,300 (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$1.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 38 - US 84 (wbl over Barnetts 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 (wbl over Barnetts Creek carry?

About 11,300 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

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

The structure is 188 ft (57.3 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.