US Bridges

US 84 (wbl) SR 38 over Grand Bay Creek

Fair

Lowndes County, Georgia · App 1 MI W of Naylor · Structure no. 000000018500160

Built
1948
77 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
297 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
11,000
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 84 (wbl) SR 38 over Grand Bay Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 84 (wbl) SR 38 over Grand Bay Creek in Lowndes County, Georgia. It was built in 1948 and reconstructed in 1992, so it is 77 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 11,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,875 by 2032. The structure is 297 ft (90.5 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 84 (wbl) SR 38
CrossesGrand Bay Creek
LocationApp 1 MI W of Naylor
RouteU.S. Route 84
CountyLowndes County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates30.90272, -83.09359
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.9 US tons
Inventory rating23.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans11
Design loadH 15
Structure length297 ft (90.5 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,000 (2024)
Projected traffic7,875 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1.7 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is US 84 (wbl) SR 38 over Grand Bay Creek 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 December 2023.

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

About 11,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

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

The structure is 297 ft (90.5 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.