US Bridges

SR 38 - US 84 (ebl over Tired Creek Overflow

Good

Grady County, Georgia · 3 MI W of Cairo · Structure no. 000000013100580

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
108 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,650
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 38 - US 84 (ebl over Tired Creek Overflow is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 38 - US 84 (ebl over Tired Creek Overflow in Grady County, Georgia. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 7,650 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,790 by 2031. The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR 38 - US 84 (ebl
CrossesTired Creek Overflow
Location3 MI W of Cairo
RouteU.S. Route 84
StateGeorgia
Coordinates30.90036, -84.26737
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
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating36.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length108 ft (32.9 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,650 (2024)
Projected traffic11,790 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
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$633,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 38 - US 84 (ebl over Tired Creek Overflow 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 (ebl over Tired Creek Overflow carry?

About 7,650 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

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

The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.