Phillip Weldon Roa over Potato Creek
GoodPosted for loadLamar County, Georgia · 4 MI NW of Milner · Structure no. 000000017100280
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old, rebuilt 2002
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 160 ft
- 8 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 370
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Phillip Weldon Roa over Potato Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Phillip Weldon Roa over Potato Creek in Lamar County, Georgia. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 67 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 370 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 435 by 2032. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Phillip Weldon Roa over Potato Creek built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.
What condition is Phillip Weldon Roa over Potato Creek 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 Phillip Weldon Roa over Potato Creek carry?
About 370 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Phillip Weldon Roa over Potato Creek?
The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Phillip Weldon Roa over Potato Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.