US Bridges

SR 38 - US 84 over Satilla River Trib.

Fair

Ware County, Georgia · City Limits of Waycross · Structure no. 000000029900110

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
16,600
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 38 - US 84 over Satilla River Trib. is a concrete culvert carrying SR 38 - US 84 over Satilla River Trib. in Ware County, Georgia. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 6 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 16,600 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,380 by 2032. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 38 - US 84
CrossesSatilla River Trib.
LocationCity Limits of Waycross
RouteU.S. Route 84
CountyWare County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.22626, -82.33798
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.9 US tons
Inventory rating39.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,600 (2024)
Projected traffic19,380 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$234,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 38 - US 84 over Satilla River Trib. built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 38 - US 84 over Satilla River Trib. 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does SR 38 - US 84 over Satilla River Trib. carry?

About 16,600 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 38 - US 84 over Satilla River Trib.?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns SR 38 - US 84 over Satilla River Trib.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.