US Bridges

Historic Homer HWY over Holbrook Creek

Good

Banks County, Georgia · At North Homer Cty Lmt · Structure no. 000000001100050

Built
1977
48 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,660
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Historic Homer HWY over Holbrook Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Historic Homer HWY over Holbrook Creek in Banks County, Georgia. It was built in 1977 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 48 years old, older 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 1,660 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,175 by 2032. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesHistoric Homer HWY
CrossesHolbrook Creek
LocationAt North Homer Cty Lmt
RouteCounty Highway 372
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.35064, -83.48014
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,660 (2024)
Projected traffic2,175 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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$170,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Historic Homer HWY over Holbrook Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is Historic Homer HWY over Holbrook 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 Historic Homer HWY over Holbrook Creek carry?

About 1,660 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Historic Homer HWY over Holbrook Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns Historic Homer HWY over Holbrook Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.