US Bridges

SR 109 over Potato Creek Trib.

GoodPosted for load

Lamar County, Georgia · 6 MI W of Barnesville · Structure no. 000000017100190

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,680
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 109 over Potato Creek Trib. is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 109 over Potato Creek Trib. in Lamar County, Georgia. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 years old, older than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,680 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,635 by 2032. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSR 109
CrossesPotato Creek Trib.
Location6 MI W of Barnesville
RouteState Highway 109
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.06582, -84.24721
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating23.9 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,680 (2024)
Projected traffic1,635 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 SR 109 over Potato Creek Trib. built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 109 over Potato Creek Trib. in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does SR 109 over Potato Creek Trib. carry?

About 1,680 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 109 over Potato Creek Trib.?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SR 109 over Potato Creek Trib.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.