US Bridges

Zebulon Road over Potato Creek

FairPosted for load

Lamar County, Georgia · 2.75 MI SW of Milner · Structure no. 000000017100240

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
150 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
770
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Zebulon Road over Potato Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Zebulon Road over Potato Creek in Lamar County, Georgia. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 770 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 795 by 2032. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesZebulon Road
CrossesPotato Creek
Location2.75 MI SW of Milner
RouteCounty Highway 758
CountyLamar County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.09719, -84.23687
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating25.9 US tons
Inventory rating15 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic770 (2024)
Projected traffic795 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$266,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Zebulon Road over Potato Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is Zebulon Road 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 Zebulon Road over Potato Creek carry?

About 770 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Zebulon Road over Potato Creek?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Zebulon Road over Potato Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.