US Bridges

SR 63 over Nails Creek Trib.

Fair

Banks County, Georgia · 6.5 MI E of Homer · Structure no. 000000001100380

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
81 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,770
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 63 over Nails Creek Trib. is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 63 over Nails Creek Trib. in Banks County, Georgia. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 2,770 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,700 by 2032. The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 63
CrossesNails Creek Trib.
Location6.5 MI E of Homer
RouteState Highway 63
CountyBanks County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.37971, -83.40056
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length81 ft (24.7 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,770 (2024)
Projected traffic2,700 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$475,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 63 over Nails Creek Trib. built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 63 over Nails Creek 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 63 over Nails Creek Trib. carry?

About 2,770 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 63 over Nails Creek Trib.?

The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR 63 over Nails Creek Trib.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.