SR 38 - US 84 (ebl over Barnetts Creek
Grady County, Georgia · rated Fair in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- SR 38 - US 84 (ebl over Barnetts Creek in Grady County, Georgia, is rated in fair condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 6 (satisfactory condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1985, making it 65 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 12,900 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2024).
- Its listed owner is the state highway agency.
- It is one of 9 of the 104 inventoried bridges in Grady County rated fair (8.7%); 1 (1.0%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is open, no restriction (NBI item 41).
- Its condition class and component ratings are unchanged from the 2024 inventory.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated May 2024, on a 24-month routine inspection cycle.
- A fair rating means the lowest-rated major component scores 5 or 6 on FHWA's 0-9 scale: some deterioration or minor section loss, but the structure is sound. It is the middle class, not a warning.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 | 6 | Satisfactory condition |
| Superstructure | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
| Substructure | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Steel stringer or multi-beam girder |
| Length | about 164 ft |
| Location | Grady-thomas Co Line |
| NBI structure number | 000000013100100 |
| Condition class | Fair |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | May 2024 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | U: unknown foundation, not evaluated for scour |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Georgia department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Grady County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| SR 38 - US 84 over Little Tired Creek | 1969 | 17,900 | Good |
| SR 38 - US 84 over Brumbly Creek | 1965 | 13,200 | Good |
| SR 38 - US 84 over Rice Branch | 1983 | 13,200 | Good |
| St 188 - 5TH Stree over CSX Railroad | 1983 | 12,000 | Good |
| SR 35 - US 319 over Ochlocknee River O/f | 1931 | 11,600 | Good |
| SR 38 - US 84 (wbl over Barnetts Creek | 1985 | 11,300 | Good |
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