US Bridges

SR 326 over Hudson River

FairPosted for load

Banks County, Georgia · 10.5 MI E of Homer · Structure no. 000000001100240

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
190 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
320
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 326 over Hudson River is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 326 over Hudson River in Banks County, Georgia. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 320 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,350 by 2032. The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 326
CrossesHudson River
Location10.5 MI E of Homer
RouteState Highway 326
CountyBanks County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.26335, -83.33895
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating32 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length190 ft (57.9 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic320 (2024)
Projected traffic1,350 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 326 over Hudson River built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

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

About 320 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 326 over Hudson River?

The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR 326 over Hudson River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.