US Bridges

US 84 SR 38 (wbl) over Doctors Creek

GoodPosted for load

Long County, Georgia · 3 MI E of Ludowici · Structure no. 000000018300160

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
90 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,770
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 84 SR 38 (wbl) over Doctors Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US 84 SR 38 (wbl) over Doctors Creek in Long County, Georgia. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 5,770 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,990 by 2032. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 84 SR 38 (wbl)
CrossesDoctors Creek
Location3 MI E of Ludowici
RouteU.S. Route 84
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.73538, -81.70459
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 inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 rating31 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.7 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,770 (2024)
Projected traffic15,990 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$527,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 84 SR 38 (wbl) over Doctors Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 84 SR 38 (wbl) over Doctors 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does US 84 SR 38 (wbl) over Doctors Creek carry?

About 5,770 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 84 SR 38 (wbl) over Doctors Creek?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns US 84 SR 38 (wbl) over Doctors Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.