US Bridges

SR 38 (wbl) US 84 over Alapaha River Overflow

Good

Lanier County, Georgia · App 2 MI W of Stockton · Structure no. 000000017350140

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
590 ft
15 main spans
Daily traffic
8,030
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 38 (wbl) US 84 over Alapaha River Overflow is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 38 (wbl) US 84 over Alapaha River Overflow in Lanier County, Georgia. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 8,030 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,685 by 2032. The structure is 590 ft (179.8 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR 38 (wbl) US 84
CrossesAlapaha River Overflow
LocationApp 2 MI W of Stockton
RouteU.S. Route 84
StateGeorgia
Coordinates30.92614, -83.03308
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 inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating39.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans15
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length590 ft (179.8 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,030 (2024)
Projected traffic5,685 by 2032
Trucks27%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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$3.5 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 38 (wbl) US 84 over Alapaha River Overflow built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 38 (wbl) US 84 over Alapaha River 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does SR 38 (wbl) US 84 over Alapaha River Overflow carry?

About 8,030 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is SR 38 (wbl) US 84 over Alapaha River Overflow?

The structure is 590 ft (179.8 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns SR 38 (wbl) US 84 over Alapaha River Overflow?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.