US Bridges

SR 198 over I-85

Good

Franklin County, Georgia · 3 MI SW of Carnesville · Structure no. 000000011951190

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
280 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
870
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 198 over I-85 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 198 over I-85 in Franklin County, Georgia. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 870 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,000 by 2042. The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSR 198
CrossesI-85
Location3 MI SW of Carnesville
RouteState Highway 198
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.3664, -83.28529
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length280 ft (85.3 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 traffic870 (2024)
Projected traffic2,000 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$37.3 million (2021 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 198 over I-85 built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 198 over I-85 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does SR 198 over I-85 carry?

About 870 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 198 over I-85?

The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 198 over I-85?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.