US Bridges

CR 598 over Hillards Lake Trib.

Good

Coffee County, Georgia · App 5 MI SW of Douglas · Structure no. 000000006950470

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
90 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
840
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

CR 598 over Hillards Lake Trib. is a concrete slab carrying CR 598 over Hillards Lake Trib. in Coffee County, Georgia. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 840 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesCR 598
CrossesHillards Lake Trib.
LocationApp 5 MI SW of Douglas
RouteCounty Highway 598
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.45086, -82.90921
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating51.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic840 (2024)
Projected traffic735 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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$527,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was CR 598 over Hillards Lake Trib. built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is CR 598 over Hillards Lake 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does CR 598 over Hillards Lake Trib. carry?

About 840 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is CR 598 over Hillards Lake Trib.?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns CR 598 over Hillards Lake Trib.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.