US Bridges

J.E. Trice Road over Potato Creek

GoodPosted for load

Lamar County, Georgia · 3 MI NW of Milner · Structure no. 000000017150130

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
140 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
960
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

J.E. Trice Road over Potato Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying J.E. Trice Road over Potato Creek in Lamar County, Georgia. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2005, 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 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 960 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesJ.E. Trice Road
CrossesPotato Creek
Location3 MI NW of Milner
RouteCounty Highway 86
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.14224, -84.23303
Functional classRural Local

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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being 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 rating39.9 US tons
Inventory rating23.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans7
Design loadH 15
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic960 (2024)
Projected traffic735 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$263,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was J.E. Trice Road over Potato Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.

What condition is J.E. Trice Road 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 J.E. Trice Road over Potato Creek carry?

About 960 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is J.E. Trice Road over Potato Creek?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns J.E. Trice Road over Potato Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.