US Bridges

SR 38 - US 84 over Greasy Branch

Good

Ware County, Georgia · 11 MI SW of Waycross · Structure no. 000000029951100

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
160 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,150
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 38 - US 84 over Greasy Branch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 38 - US 84 over Greasy Branch in Ware County, Georgia. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 6,150 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,650 by 2032. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 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
CrossesGreasy Branch
Location11 MI SW of Waycross
RouteU.S. Route 84
CountyWare County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.1089, -82.56223
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.9 US tons
Inventory rating36.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,150 (2024)
Projected traffic8,650 by 2032
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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$21.3 million (2019 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 38 - US 84 over Greasy Branch built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 38 - US 84 over Greasy Branch 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 Greasy Branch carry?

About 6,150 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is SR 38 - US 84 over Greasy Branch?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 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 Greasy Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.