US Bridges

US00084/ SR 38 over Fishpond Drain

Good

Seminole County, Georgia · App 2 Miles West of Dona · Structure no. 000000025300010

Built
1929
96 years old, rebuilt 1974
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
45 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
6,260
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US00084/ SR 38 over Fishpond Drain is a concrete culvert carrying US00084/ SR 38 over Fishpond Drain in Seminole County, Georgia. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 1974, so it is 96 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 6,260 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,820 by 2031. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

CarriesUS00084/ SR 38
CrossesFishpond Drain
LocationApp 2 Miles West of Dona
RouteU.S. Route 84
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.05051, -84.90058
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length45 ft (13.7 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 traffic6,260 (2024)
Projected traffic11,820 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 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$408,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US00084/ SR 38 over Fishpond Drain built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1974.

What condition is US00084/ SR 38 over Fishpond Drain 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does US00084/ SR 38 over Fishpond Drain carry?

About 6,260 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US00084/ SR 38 over Fishpond Drain?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns US00084/ SR 38 over Fishpond Drain?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.