The Rock Road over Little Potato Creek
GoodPosted for loadLamar County, Georgia · 6 MI SW of Barnesville · Structure no. 000000017150250
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 81 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 519
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
The Rock Road over Little Potato Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying The Rock Road over Little Potato Creek in Lamar County, Georgia. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 519 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 30 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was The Rock Road over Little Potato Creek built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.
What condition is The Rock Road over Little 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 The Rock Road over Little Potato Creek carry?
About 519 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is The Rock Road over Little Potato Creek?
The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns The Rock Road over Little Potato Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.