US Bridges

Wilson Bridge Road over Hudson River

FairPosted for load

Banks County, Georgia · 3.4 MI SE of Homer · Structure no. 000000001150040

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
165 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
323
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wilson Bridge Road over Hudson River is a concrete tee beam carrying Wilson Bridge Road over Hudson River in Banks County, Georgia. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 323 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesWilson Bridge Road
CrossesHudson River
Location3.4 MI SE of Homer
RouteCounty Highway 16
CountyBanks County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.31019, -83.44663
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating25.9 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length165 ft (50.3 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 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$967,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wilson Bridge Road over Hudson River built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

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

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

How long is Wilson Bridge Road over Hudson River?

The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Wilson Bridge Road over Hudson River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.