Etheridge Mill Rd. over Potato Creek
PoorPosted for loadLamar County, Georgia · 2 MI W of Milner · Structure no. 000000017150110
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 102 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 190
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Etheridge Mill Rd. over Potato Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Etheridge Mill Rd. over Potato Creek in Lamar County, Georgia. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, younger than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 190 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Etheridge Mill Rd. over Potato Creek built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is Etheridge Mill Rd. over Potato Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.
How much traffic does Etheridge Mill Rd. over Potato Creek carry?
About 190 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Etheridge Mill Rd. over Potato Creek?
The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Etheridge Mill Rd. over Potato Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.