US Bridges

US 84 Ebl SR 38 over Ochlocknee River

GoodPosted for load

Thomas County, Georgia · 4 MI W of Thomasville · Structure no. 000000027500110

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
700 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,900
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 84 Ebl SR 38 over Ochlocknee River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 84 Ebl SR 38 over Ochlocknee River in Thomas County, Georgia. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 12,900 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,160 by 2031. The structure is 700 ft (213.4 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 84 Ebl SR 38
CrossesOchlocknee River
Location4 MI W of Thomasville
RouteU.S. Route 84
StateGeorgia
Coordinates30.87614, -84.0471
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+12 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length700 ft (213.4 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.4 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,900 (2024)
Projected traffic8,160 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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$4.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 84 Ebl SR 38 over Ochlocknee River built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 84 Ebl SR 38 over Ochlocknee 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 September 2024.

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

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

How long is US 84 Ebl SR 38 over Ochlocknee River?

The structure is 700 ft (213.4 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns US 84 Ebl SR 38 over Ochlocknee River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.