US Bridges

SR 326 over Hudson River Trib.

Good

Banks County, Georgia · 9.6 MI SE of Homer · Structure no. 000000001100230

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
930
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 326 over Hudson River Trib. is a concrete culvert carrying SR 326 over Hudson River Trib. in Banks County, Georgia. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 930 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 990 by 2032. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSR 326
CrossesHudson River Trib.
Location9.6 MI SE of Homer
RouteState Highway 326
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.2372, -83.37845
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating105.9 US tons
Inventory rating62.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length44 ft (13.4 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 traffic930 (2024)
Projected traffic990 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$258,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 326 over Hudson River Trib. built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 326 over Hudson River Trib. 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 SR 326 over Hudson River Trib. carry?

About 930 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 326 over Hudson River Trib.?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SR 326 over Hudson River Trib.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.