US Bridges

Yonah Homer Road over Hudson River

FairPosted for load

Banks County, Georgia · 6.4 MI NW of Homer · Structure no. 000000001100410

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

About this bridge

Yonah Homer Road over Hudson River is a concrete tee beam carrying Yonah Homer Road over Hudson River 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. 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 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesYonah Homer Road
CrossesHudson River
Location6.4 MI NW of Homer
RouteCounty Highway 2198
CountyBanks County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.39843, -83.57907
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 rating33 US tons
Inventory rating16 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length102 ft (31.1 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$598,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Yonah Homer Road over Hudson River built?

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

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

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

How long is Yonah Homer Road over Hudson River?

The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Yonah Homer Road over Hudson River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.