US Bridges

Yonah Homer Road over Hudson River Trib.

GoodPosted for load

Banks County, Georgia · 6.8 MI NW of Homer · Structure no. 000000001100400

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
114 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,120
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Yonah Homer Road over Hudson River Trib. is a concrete tee beam carrying Yonah Homer Road over Hudson River 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,120 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,485 by 2032. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesYonah Homer Road
CrossesHudson River Trib.
Location6.8 MI NW of Homer
RouteCounty Highway 2198
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.40015, -83.58659
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating32 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length114 ft (34.7 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 traffic1,120 (2024)
Projected traffic1,485 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$668,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Yonah Homer Road over Hudson River Trib. built?

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

What condition is Yonah Homer Road 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 Yonah Homer Road over Hudson River Trib. carry?

About 1,120 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Yonah Homer Road over Hudson River Trib.?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Yonah Homer Road over Hudson River Trib.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.