US Bridges

US 84 over Tiger Creek

Good

Wayne County, Georgia · 1 MI SW of Screven · Structure no. 000000030500160

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,000
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 84 over Tiger Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 84 over Tiger Creek in Wayne County, Georgia. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 93 years old, older 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 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,975 by 2031. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

CarriesUS 84
CrossesTiger Creek
Location1 MI SW of Screven
RouteU.S. Route 84
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.47498, -82.03278
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,000 (2024)
Projected traffic6,975 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$190,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 84 over Tiger Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.

What condition is US 84 over Tiger 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does US 84 over Tiger Creek carry?

About 5,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 84 over Tiger Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US 84 over Tiger Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.