US Bridges

SR 98 over Furnace Creek

Fair

Madison County, Georgia · App 1 MI SE of SR 106 · Structure no. 000000019500120

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Masonry
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,980
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 98 over Furnace Creek is a masonry culvert carrying SR 98 over Furnace Creek in Madison County, Georgia. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 years old, older than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 4,980 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,610 by 2032. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 98
CrossesFurnace Creek
LocationApp 1 MI SE of SR 106
RouteState Highway 98
CountyMadison County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.16611, -83.27806
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialMasonry
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,980 (2024)
Projected traffic5,610 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 98 over Furnace Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 98 over Furnace Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does SR 98 over Furnace Creek carry?

About 4,980 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 98 over Furnace Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SR 98 over Furnace Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.