US Bridges

SR 38 - US 84 over Satilla River

FairPosted for load

Ware County, Georgia · 2.5 MI E of Waycross · Structure no. 000000029900130

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

About this bridge

SR 38 - US 84 over Satilla River is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying SR 38 - US 84 over Satilla River 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 21,500 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,935 by 2032. The structure is 763 ft (232.6 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

CarriesSR 38 - US 84
CrossesSatilla River
Location2.5 MI E of Waycross
RouteU.S. Route 84
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.23857, -82.32285
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
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 rating32 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans25
Design loadH 15
Structure length763 ft (232.6 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.3 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
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 38 - US 84 over Satilla River 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 Satilla River 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 carry?

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

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

The structure is 763 ft (232.6 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns SR 38 - US 84 over Satilla River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.