US Bridges

SR 384 over Blue Creek

Fair

White County, Georgia · 4.6 MI E of Cleveland · Structure no. 000000031100350

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
63 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,490
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 384 over Blue Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 384 over Blue Creek in White County, Georgia. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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.

It carries about 3,490 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,440 by 2032. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSR 384
CrossesBlue Creek
Location4.6 MI E of Cleveland
RouteState Highway 384
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.60792, -83.68309
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating65.9 US tons
Inventory rating39.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,490 (2024)
Projected traffic4,440 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$369,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 384 over Blue Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 384 over Blue Creek 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does SR 384 over Blue Creek carry?

About 3,490 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 384 over Blue Creek?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m).

Who owns SR 384 over Blue Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.