US 84 (ebl) SR 38 over Bif Satilla Creek O/f
Pierce County, Georgia · rated Good in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- US 84 (ebl) SR 38 over Bif Satilla Creek O/f in Pierce County, Georgia, is rated in good condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 7 (good condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 6,800 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2024).
- Its listed owner is the state highway agency.
- It is one of 57 of the 65 inventoried bridges in Pierce County rated good (87.7%); 0 (0.0%) 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 August 2023, on a 24-month routine inspection cycle.
- A good rating means every major component - deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert - is rated 7 or higher on FHWA's 0-9 scale: no more than minor problems.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
| Superstructure | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
| Substructure | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Concrete tee beam |
| Length | about 246 ft |
| Location | 7 Mi NE of Patterson |
| NBI structure number | 000000022950300 |
| Condition class | Good |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | August 2023 |
| 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 Pierce County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| US 84 SR 38 over Alabaha River O/f | 1965 | 15,200 | Good |
| US 84 SR 38 over Alabaha River | 1965 | 15,200 | Good |
| US 84 SR 38 over Long Branch | 1930 | 7,820 | Good |
| US 84 (ebl) SR 38 over Little Satilla River | 2005 | 6,800 | Good |
| US 84 SR 38 over Twenty Foot Creek | 1969 | 6,330 | Good |
| US 84 SR 38 over Sixty Foot Creek | 1988 | 6,330 | Good |
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