US Bridges

SR 38 (us 84) over Gouldin Creek

Good

Liberty County, Georgia · Hinesville City Limits · Structure no. 000000017900170

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1983
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
21,900
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 38 (us 84) over Gouldin Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 38 (us 84) over Gouldin Creek in Liberty County, Georgia. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1983, so it is 95 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 21,900 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,595 by 2032. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 38 (us 84)
CrossesGouldin Creek
LocationHinesville City Limits
RouteU.S. Route 84
CountyLiberty County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.79235, -81.60781
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,900 (2024)
Projected traffic29,595 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$277,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 38 (us 84) over Gouldin Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.

What condition is SR 38 (us 84) over Gouldin 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does SR 38 (us 84) over Gouldin Creek carry?

About 21,900 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 38 (us 84) over Gouldin Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns SR 38 (us 84) over Gouldin Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.