US Bridges

US 84/ SR38 over Meetinghouse Branch

Good

Lowndes County, Georgia · App 8 MI E of Valdosta · Structure no. 000000018500910

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,310
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 84/ SR38 over Meetinghouse Branch is a concrete culvert carrying US 84/ SR38 over Meetinghouse Branch 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 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 6,310 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,875 by 2032. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 84/ SR38
CrossesMeetinghouse Branch
LocationApp 8 MI E of Valdosta
RouteU.S. Route 84
StateGeorgia
Coordinates30.8877, -83.13086
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.9 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,310 (2024)
Projected traffic7,875 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-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$235,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 84/ SR38 over Meetinghouse Branch built?

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

What condition is US 84/ SR38 over Meetinghouse Branch 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does US 84/ SR38 over Meetinghouse Branch carry?

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

How long is US 84/ SR38 over Meetinghouse Branch?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns US 84/ SR38 over Meetinghouse Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.