SR 18 over Potato Creek
GoodLamar County, Georgia · 4 MI W of Barnesville · Structure no. 000000017150370
- Built
- 2012
- 13 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 404 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,970
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 18 over Potato Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 18 over Potato Creek in Lamar County, Georgia. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 3,970 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,455 by 2030. The structure is 404 ft (123.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 18 over Potato Creek built?
It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 18 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 SR 18 over Potato Creek carry?
About 3,970 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is SR 18 over Potato Creek?
The structure is 404 ft (123.1 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns SR 18 over Potato Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.