US Bridges

SR 38 - US 84 over Alapaha River Trib

Good

Lanier County, Georgia · App 1 MI W of Stockton · Structure no. 000000017300110

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,740
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 38 - US 84 over Alapaha River Trib is a concrete culvert carrying SR 38 - US 84 over Alapaha River Trib in Lanier County, Georgia. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 75 years old, older 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 4,740 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,685 by 2032. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesSR 38 - US 84
CrossesAlapaha River Trib
LocationApp 1 MI W of Stockton
RouteU.S. Route 84
StateGeorgia
Coordinates30.92997, -83.02266
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating36.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,740 (2024)
Projected traffic5,685 by 2032
Trucks27%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$190,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 38 - US 84 over Alapaha River Trib built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is SR 38 - US 84 over Alapaha River Trib 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does SR 38 - US 84 over Alapaha River Trib carry?

About 4,740 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is SR 38 - US 84 over Alapaha River Trib?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SR 38 - US 84 over Alapaha River Trib?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.