US Bridges

SR 38 (us 84) over CSX Railroad

Good

Liberty County, Georgia · 2 MI SE of Flemington · Structure no. 000000017900550

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
175 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30,400
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 38 (us 84) over CSX Railroad is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 38 (us 84) over CSX Railroad in Liberty County, Georgia. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 30,400 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 37,275 by 2032. The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long and 83 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 38 (us 84)
CrossesCSX Railroad
Location2 MI SE of Flemington
RouteU.S. Route 84
CountyLiberty County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.82754, -81.52609
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.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length175 ft (53.3 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width83 ft (25.4 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30,400 (2024)
Projected traffic37,275 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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$1.9 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 38 (us 84) over CSX Railroad built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 38 (us 84) over CSX Railroad 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 CSX Railroad carry?

About 30,400 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 38 (us 84) over CSX Railroad?

The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 83 ft wide.

Who owns SR 38 (us 84) over CSX Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.