US Bridges

Landing Road over Hudson Creek

Fair

McIntosh County, Georgia · Sapelo Island Area · Structure no. 000000019150130

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
80 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
350
2024 count
Owner
State
State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency

About this bridge

Landing Road over Hudson Creek is a concrete slab carrying Landing Road over Hudson Creek in McIntosh County, Georgia. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2030. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesLanding Road
CrossesHudson Creek
LocationSapelo Island Area
RouteCounty Highway 59
StateGeorgia
Coordinates31.4569, -81.36393
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2024)
Projected traffic150 by 2030
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
Maintained byState Park, Forest, or Reservation 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 Landing Road over Hudson Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Landing Road over Hudson 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Landing Road over Hudson Creek carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Landing Road over Hudson 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 Landing Road over Hudson Creek?

It is owned by the State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency.