US Bridges

SR 59 over Hudson River Trib.

Fair

Banks County, Georgia · 6.5 MI SE of Homer · Structure no. 000000001100110

Built
1926
99 years old, rebuilt 1970
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
950
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 59 over Hudson River Trib. is a concrete culvert carrying SR 59 over Hudson River Trib. in Banks County, Georgia. It was built in 1926 and reconstructed in 1970, so it is 99 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 950 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,265 by 2032. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR 59
CrossesHudson River Trib.
Location6.5 MI SE of Homer
RouteState Highway 59
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.29532, -83.39604
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating25.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length32 ft (9.8 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 traffic950 (2024)
Projected traffic2,265 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$188,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 59 over Hudson River Trib. built?

It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1970.

What condition is SR 59 over Hudson River Trib. 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does SR 59 over Hudson River Trib. carry?

About 950 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 59 over Hudson River Trib.?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SR 59 over Hudson River Trib.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.