US Bridges

US 84 SR 38 over Alabaha River

Good

Pierce County, Georgia · 0.6 MI N of Blackshear · Structure no. 000000022900180

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
400 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
15,200
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 84 SR 38 over Alabaha River is a concrete tee beam carrying US 84 SR 38 over Alabaha River in Pierce County, Georgia. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 60 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.

It carries about 15,200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,855 by 2032. The structure is 400 ft (121.9 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesUS 84 SR 38
CrossesAlabaha River
Location0.6 MI N of Blackshear
RouteU.S. Route 84
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.31605, -82.22586
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 inspectionAugust 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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating24.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans11
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length400 ft (121.9 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.3 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,200 (2024)
Projected traffic15,855 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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$3.6 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 84 SR 38 over Alabaha River built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is US 84 SR 38 over Alabaha River 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does US 84 SR 38 over Alabaha River carry?

About 15,200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 84 SR 38 over Alabaha River?

The structure is 400 ft (121.9 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns US 84 SR 38 over Alabaha River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.