US Bridges

Yonah Homer Road over Silver Creek

Good

Banks County, Georgia · 3 MI NW of Homer · Structure no. 000000001100140

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
860
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Yonah Homer Road over Silver Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Yonah Homer Road over Silver Creek in Banks County, Georgia. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 860 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,170 by 2032. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesYonah Homer Road
CrossesSilver Creek
Location3 MI NW of Homer
RouteCounty Highway 2198
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.36715, -83.53002
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic860 (2024)
Projected traffic1,170 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$217,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Yonah Homer Road over Silver Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Yonah Homer Road over Silver 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 Yonah Homer Road over Silver Creek carry?

About 860 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Yonah Homer Road over Silver Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns Yonah Homer Road over Silver Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.