US Bridges

SR 74 over Tobler Creek

FairPosted for load

Upson County, Georgia · 1.5 MI W of Yatesville · Structure no. 000000029300170

Built
1936
89 years old, rebuilt 1944
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
178 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,490
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 74 over Tobler Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 74 over Tobler Creek in Upson County, Georgia. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 1944, so it is 89 years old, older than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 2,490 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,870 by 2032. The structure is 178 ft (54.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 74
CrossesTobler Creek
Location1.5 MI W of Yatesville
RouteState Highway 74
CountyUpson County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.91773, -84.17543
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating38.9 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length178 ft (54.3 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,490 (2024)
Projected traffic3,870 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 74 over Tobler Creek built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1944.

What condition is SR 74 over Tobler Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does SR 74 over Tobler Creek carry?

About 2,490 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 74 over Tobler Creek?

The structure is 178 ft (54.3 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns SR 74 over Tobler Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.