US Bridges

SR 198 over Little Nails Creek Trib.

Good

Banks County, Georgia · 6.3 MI N of Homer · Structure no. 000000001150490

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,210
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 198 over Little Nails Creek Trib. is a concrete culvert carrying SR 198 over Little Nails Creek Trib. in Banks County, Georgia. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 1,210 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,470 by 2032. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSR 198
CrossesLittle Nails Creek Trib.
Location6.3 MI N of Homer
RouteState Highway 198
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.41976, -83.48707
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating76.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,210 (2024)
Projected traffic1,470 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$152,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 198 over Little Nails Creek Trib. built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 198 over Little Nails Creek Trib. 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does SR 198 over Little Nails Creek Trib. carry?

About 1,210 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 198 over Little Nails Creek Trib.?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns SR 198 over Little Nails Creek Trib.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.