US Bridges

SR 38 - US 84 (ebl over Wolf Creek

Good

Grady County, Georgia · 2 MI E of Whigham · Structure no. 000000013100590

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
200 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
7,450
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 38 - US 84 (ebl over Wolf Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 38 - US 84 (ebl over Wolf Creek in Grady County, Georgia. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 7,450 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,885 by 2031. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR 38 - US 84 (ebl
CrossesWolf Creek
Location2 MI E of Whigham
RouteU.S. Route 84
StateGeorgia
Coordinates30.89402, -84.29088
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.9 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,450 (2024)
Projected traffic9,885 by 2031
Trucks23%
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$1.2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 38 - US 84 (ebl over Wolf 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 April 2024.

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

About 7,450 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

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

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.