Hannahs Mill Road over Potato Creek
PoorClosed to trafficUpson County, Georgia · NW Edge of Thomaston · Structure no. 000000029300220
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 224 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,490
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Hannahs Mill Road over Potato Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Hannahs Mill Road over Potato Creek in Upson County, Georgia. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 1 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: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 2,490 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,405 by 2032. The structure is 224 ft (68.3 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 1 Imminent Failure | Major deterioration or section loss present in critical structural components. Bridge is closed to traffic but corrective action may put it back in light service. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Hannahs Mill Road over Potato Creek built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is Hannahs Mill 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 Hannahs Mill Road over Potato Creek carry?
About 2,490 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Hannahs Mill Road over Potato Creek?
The structure is 224 ft (68.3 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns Hannahs Mill Road over Potato Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.