Pobiddy Road over Potato Creek
PoorPosted for loadUpson County, Georgia · 8 MI S of Thomaston · Structure no. 000000029300180
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 279 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 660
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Pobiddy Road over Potato Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Pobiddy Road over Potato Creek in Upson County, Georgia. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 years old, older than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 660 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 630 by 2032. The structure is 279 ft (85 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.8 mi (56 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Pobiddy Road over Potato Creek built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.
What condition is Pobiddy Road over Potato Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.
How much traffic does Pobiddy Road over Potato Creek carry?
About 660 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Pobiddy Road over Potato Creek?
The structure is 279 ft (85 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Pobiddy Road over Potato Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.