US Bridges

Henderson Road over Grove Creek

Good

Banks County, Georgia · 6.5 MI SW of Homer · Structure no. 000000001150230

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
72 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
240
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Henderson Road over Grove Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Henderson Road over Grove Creek in Banks County, Georgia. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 240 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesHenderson Road
CrossesGrove Creek
Location6.5 MI SW of Homer
RouteCounty Highway 124
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.30709, -83.60682
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 rating73 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic240 (2024)
Projected traffic735 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$422,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Henderson Road over Grove Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Henderson Road over Grove Creek 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 Henderson Road over Grove Creek carry?

About 240 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Henderson Road over Grove Creek?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Henderson Road over Grove Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.