US Bridges

Louden Ridge Road over Hudson River

Good

Banks County, Georgia · 6.5 MI NW of Homer · Structure no. 000000001150350

Built
1951
74 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Wood or Timber
Length
71 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Louden Ridge Road over Hudson River is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Louden Ridge Road over Hudson River in Banks County, Georgia. It was built in 1951 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 74 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.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 15 by 2032. The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesLouden Ridge Road
CrossesHudson River
Location6.5 MI NW of Homer
RouteCounty Highway 168
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.40969, -83.56783
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating52.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length71 ft (21.6 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.2 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2024)
Projected traffic15 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$416,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Louden Ridge Road over Hudson River built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is Louden Ridge Road over Hudson River 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 Louden Ridge Road over Hudson River carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Louden Ridge Road over Hudson River?

The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns Louden Ridge Road over Hudson River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.