US Bridges

SR 38 (us 84) over Cay Creek

GoodPosted for load

Liberty County, Georgia · City Limits of Midway · Structure no. 000000017900200

Built
1978
47 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
200 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
12,600
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 38 (us 84) over Cay Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 38 (us 84) over Cay Creek in Liberty County, Georgia. It was built in 1978 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 47 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 12,600 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,825 by 2032. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR 38 (us 84)
CrossesCay Creek
LocationCity Limits of Midway
RouteU.S. Route 84
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.79978, -81.4269
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.9 US tons
Inventory rating22.9 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 width71 ft (21.5 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,600 (2024)
Projected traffic12,825 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$1.8 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is SR 38 (us 84) over Cay 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 January 2024.

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

About 12,600 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

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

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.