US Bridges

US 41 (sbl) over Potato Creek

Fair

Lamar County, Georgia · 2.5 MI NW of Milner · Structure no. 000000017100100

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
170 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
7,400
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 41 (sbl) over Potato Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US 41 (sbl) over Potato Creek in Lamar County, Georgia. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 7,400 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,100 by 2032. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 41 (sbl)
CrossesPotato Creek
Location2.5 MI NW of Milner
RouteU.S. Route 41
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.13563, -84.23217
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating21.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length170 ft (51.8 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,400 (2024)
Projected traffic11,100 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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 41 (sbl) over Potato Creek built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 41 (sbl) over Potato 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does US 41 (sbl) over Potato Creek carry?

About 7,400 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is US 41 (sbl) over Potato Creek?

The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns US 41 (sbl) over Potato Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.