Ruffner Road over Potato Creek
GoodLamar County, Georgia · In Piedmont · Structure no. 000000017150390
- Built
- 2017
- 8 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 176 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 519
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ruffner Road over Potato Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ruffner Road over Potato Creek in Lamar County, Georgia. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 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 519 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 735 by 2032. The structure is 176 ft (53.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ruffner Road over Potato Creek built?
It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ruffner 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 Ruffner Road over Potato Creek carry?
About 519 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Ruffner Road over Potato Creek?
The structure is 176 ft (53.6 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Ruffner Road over Potato Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.