Turner Bridge RD over Potato Creek
FairLamar County, Georgia · 2.8 MI N of Piedmont · Structure no. 000000017150090
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old, rebuilt 2002
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 160 ft
- 8 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 60
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Turner Bridge RD over Potato Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Turner Bridge RD over Potato Creek in Lamar County, Georgia. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 65 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 60 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 165 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).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Turner Bridge RD over Potato Creek built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.
What condition is Turner Bridge RD 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 Turner Bridge RD over Potato Creek carry?
About 60 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Turner Bridge RD 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 Turner Bridge RD over Potato Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.