Wrights Mill Road over Hudson River
PoorClosed to trafficBanks County, Georgia · 7.3 MI SE of Homer · Structure no. 000000001150180
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 142 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 110
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Wrights Mill Road over Hudson River is a steel continuous truss - thru carrying Wrights Mill 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 2 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 110 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Wrights Mill Road over Hudson River built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is Wrights Mill Road over Hudson River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.
How much traffic does Wrights Mill Road over Hudson River carry?
About 110 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Wrights Mill Road over Hudson River?
The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns Wrights Mill Road over Hudson River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.