US Bridges

US 84 Ebl SR 38 over Barnetts Creek O/F

Fair

Thomas County, Georgia · Thomas-Grady CO Line · Structure no. 000000027500100

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1984
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
160 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
12,900
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 84 Ebl SR 38 over Barnetts Creek O/F is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 84 Ebl SR 38 over Barnetts Creek O/F in Thomas County, Georgia. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1984, so it is 65 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 5 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 12,900 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,285 by 2031. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 84 Ebl SR 38
CrossesBarnetts Creek O/F
LocationThomas-Grady CO Line
RouteU.S. Route 84
StateGeorgia
Coordinates30.87437, -84.07909
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
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 geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating24.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,900 (2024)
Projected traffic18,285 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$938,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 84 Ebl SR 38 over Barnetts Creek O/F built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.

What condition is US 84 Ebl SR 38 over Barnetts Creek O/F 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does US 84 Ebl SR 38 over Barnetts Creek O/F carry?

About 12,900 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 84 Ebl SR 38 over Barnetts Creek O/F?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns US 84 Ebl SR 38 over Barnetts Creek O/F?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.