US Bridges

US 84 (ebl)/ SR38 over Grand Bay Creek

Fair

Lowndes County, Georgia · App 1 MI W of Naylor · Structure no. 000000018500900

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
296 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
6,310
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 84 (ebl)/ SR38 over Grand Bay Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US 84 (ebl)/ SR38 over Grand Bay Creek in Lowndes County, Georgia. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger 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 6,310 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,875 by 2032. The structure is 296 ft (90.2 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 84 (ebl)/ SR38
CrossesGrand Bay Creek
LocationApp 1 MI W of Naylor
RouteU.S. Route 84
StateGeorgia
Coordinates30.90253, -83.09351
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.9 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans11
Design loadHS 20
Structure length296 ft (90.2 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,310 (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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$1.7 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 84 (ebl)/ SR38 over Grand Bay Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 84 (ebl)/ SR38 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 (ebl)/ SR38 over Grand Bay Creek carry?

About 6,310 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 84 (ebl)/ SR38 over Grand Bay Creek?

The structure is 296 ft (90.2 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns US 84 (ebl)/ SR38 over Grand Bay Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.