US Bridges

SR 38-US 84 over Suwannee Creek

Good

Ware County, Georgia · 15 MI SW of Waycross · Structure no. 000000029951020

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
210 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
3,950
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 38-US 84 over Suwannee Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 38-US 84 over Suwannee Creek in Ware County, Georgia. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 3,950 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,950 by 2037. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 38-US 84
CrossesSuwannee Creek
Location15 MI SW of Waycross
RouteU.S. Route 84
CountyWare County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.09125, -82.60592
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.9 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length210 ft (64 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,950 (2024)
Projected traffic12,950 by 2037
Trucks20%
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$28 million (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 38-US 84 over Suwannee Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 38-US 84 over Suwannee Creek 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does SR 38-US 84 over Suwannee Creek carry?

About 3,950 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is SR 38-US 84 over Suwannee Creek?

The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns SR 38-US 84 over Suwannee Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.