US Bridges

SR 98 over Hickory Level Creek

Good

Banks County, Georgia · 3.5 MI SW of Homer · Structure no. 000000001150720

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
140 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,780
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 98 over Hickory Level Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 98 over Hickory Level Creek in Banks County, Georgia. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 1,780 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,550 by 2037. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSR 98
CrossesHickory Level Creek
Location3.5 MI SW of Homer
RouteState Highway 98
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.29096, -83.5303
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating49.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span140 ft (42.7 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,780 (2024)
Projected traffic2,550 by 2037
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$18.6 million (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 98 over Hickory Level Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 98 over Hickory Level 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does SR 98 over Hickory Level Creek carry?

About 1,780 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 98 over Hickory Level Creek?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 98 over Hickory Level Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.