US Bridges

US 29- SR 174 over Hudson River

Fair

Madison County, Georgia · 8.8 MI N of Danielsville · Structure no. 000000019500080

Built
1931
94 years old, rebuilt 1983
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
224 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
4,700
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 29- SR 174 over Hudson River is a concrete tee beam carrying US 29- SR 174 over Hudson River in Madison County, Georgia. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1983, so it is 94 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 4,700 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,640 by 2032. The structure is 224 ft (68.3 m) long and 44 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS 29- SR 174
CrossesHudson River
Location8.8 MI N of Danielsville
RouteU.S. Route 29
CountyMadison County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.23982, -83.17909
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
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 inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length224 ft (68.3 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,700 (2024)
Projected traffic5,640 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 29- SR 174 over Hudson River built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.

What condition is US 29- SR 174 over Hudson River 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does US 29- SR 174 over Hudson River carry?

About 4,700 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 29- SR 174 over Hudson River?

The structure is 224 ft (68.3 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns US 29- SR 174 over Hudson River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.