US Bridges

Homerville Bypass over Woodyard Creek

Fair

Clinch County, Georgia · App 3.5 MI E of Homervill · Structure no. 000000006550620

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
80 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
480
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Homerville Bypass over Woodyard Creek is a concrete slab carrying Homerville Bypass over Woodyard Creek in Clinch County, Georgia. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 480 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesHomerville Bypass
CrossesWoodyard Creek
LocationApp 3.5 MI E of Homervill
RouteCounty Highway 194
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.03624, -82.7288
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic480 (2024)
Projected traffic735 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$469,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Homerville Bypass over Woodyard Creek built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Homerville Bypass over Woodyard Creek 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does Homerville Bypass over Woodyard Creek carry?

About 480 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Homerville Bypass over Woodyard Creek?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Homerville Bypass over Woodyard Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.