US Bridges

SR 38 (us 84) over I-95 (sr 405)

Fair

Liberty County, Georgia · 2 MI SE of Midway · Structure no. 000000017900210

Built
1972
53 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
263 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
9,290
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 38 (us 84) over I-95 (sr 405) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 38 (us 84) over I-95 (sr 405) in Liberty County, Georgia. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 53 years old, older than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 9,290 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,775 by 2032. The structure is 263 ft (80.2 m) long and 51 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSR 38 (us 84)
CrossesI-95 (sr 405)
Location2 MI SE of Midway
RouteU.S. Route 84
CountyLiberty County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.77826, -81.37866
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length263 ft (80.2 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.4 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,290 (2024)
Projected traffic8,775 by 2032
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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$1.5 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 38 (us 84) over I-95 (sr 405) built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is SR 38 (us 84) over I-95 (sr 405) in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does SR 38 (us 84) over I-95 (sr 405) carry?

About 9,290 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR 38 (us 84) over I-95 (sr 405)?

The structure is 263 ft (80.2 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns SR 38 (us 84) over I-95 (sr 405)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.