US Bridges

Mccoy Bridge Road over Hudson River

FairPosted for load

Banks County, Georgia · 2.5 MI SE of Homer · Structure no. 000000001150010

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
216 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
323
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mccoy Bridge Road over Hudson River is a concrete tee beam carrying Mccoy Bridge Road over Hudson River in Banks County, Georgia. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 323 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 216 ft (65.8 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesMccoy Bridge Road
CrossesHudson River
Location2.5 MI SE of Homer
RouteCounty Highway 6
CountyBanks County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.30987, -83.46487
Functional classRural Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34.9 US tons
Inventory rating20.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length216 ft (65.8 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic323 (2024)
Projected traffic735 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1.3 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mccoy Bridge Road over Hudson River built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mccoy Bridge 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 Mccoy Bridge Road over Hudson River carry?

About 323 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Mccoy Bridge Road over Hudson River?

The structure is 216 ft (65.8 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Mccoy Bridge Road over Hudson River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.