US Bridges

Duncan Road over Hudson River Trib.

GoodPosted for load

Banks County, Georgia · 9.9 MI SE of Homer · Structure no. 000000001150150

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
81 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
440
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Duncan Road over Hudson River Trib. is a concrete tee beam carrying Duncan Road over Hudson River Trib. in Banks County, Georgia. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 440 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesDuncan Road
CrossesHudson River Trib.
Location9.9 MI SE of Homer
RouteCounty Highway 63
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.25848, -83.35282
Functional classRural Local

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 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating29 US tons
Inventory rating17 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 traffic440 (2024)
Projected traffic735 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$475,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Duncan Road over Hudson River Trib. built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Duncan 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 Duncan Road over Hudson River Trib. carry?

About 440 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Duncan Road over Hudson River 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 Duncan Road over Hudson River Trib.?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.