Hudson River Ch. over Blacks Creek
FairFranklin County, Georgia · 8 MI SW of Carnesville · Structure no. 000000011950880
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 174 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 270
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Hudson River Ch. over Blacks Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Hudson River Ch. over Blacks Creek in Franklin County, Georgia. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older 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 270 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 315 by 2031. The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
Location
Open in Google MapsCondition and inspection
The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Hudson River Ch. over Blacks Creek built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is Hudson River Ch. over Blacks 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Hudson River Ch. over Blacks Creek carry?
About 270 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Hudson River Ch. over Blacks Creek?
The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Hudson River Ch. over Blacks Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.