US Bridges

SR 38 - US 84 over Satillia River Overflow

Fair

Ware County, Georgia · 2 MI E of Waycross · Structure no. 000000029900120

Built
1923
102 years old, rebuilt 1982
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
500 ft
20 main spans
Daily traffic
21,500
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 38 - US 84 over Satillia River Overflow is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 38 - US 84 over Satillia River Overflow in Ware County, Georgia. It was built in 1923 and reconstructed in 1982, so it is 102 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 21,500 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,935 by 2032. The structure is 500 ft (152.4 m) long and 79 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

CarriesSR 38 - US 84
CrossesSatillia River Overflow
Location2 MI E of Waycross
RouteU.S. Route 84
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.23615, -82.32565
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating22.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans20
Design loadHS 20
Structure length500 ft (152.4 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width79 ft (24.2 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,500 (2024)
Projected traffic31,935 by 2032
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRelief for waterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 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$4.5 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 38 - US 84 over Satillia River Overflow built?

It was built in 1923, making it 102 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.

What condition is SR 38 - US 84 over Satillia River Overflow 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 Satillia River Overflow carry?

About 21,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 38 - US 84 over Satillia River Overflow?

The structure is 500 ft (152.4 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 79 ft wide.

Who owns SR 38 - US 84 over Satillia River Overflow?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.