US Bridges

SR 38 - US 84 over Big Alligator Creek

Good

Ware County, Georgia · 7 MI SW of Waycross · Structure no. 000000029951130

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

About this bridge

SR 38 - US 84 over Big Alligator Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 38 - US 84 over Big Alligator Creek 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 31% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,650 by 2037. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR 38 - US 84
CrossesBig Alligator Creek
Location7 MI SW of Waycross
RouteU.S. Route 84
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.13228, -82.50792
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 protection9 ExcellentNo 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length240 ft (73.2 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 2037
Trucks31%
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$32 million (2019 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 38 - US 84 over Big Alligator Creek built?

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

What condition is SR 38 - US 84 over Big Alligator 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 Big Alligator Creek carry?

About 6,150 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 31% are trucks.

How long is SR 38 - US 84 over Big Alligator Creek?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 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 Big Alligator Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.