US Bridges

SR 36 over Potato Creek

Good

Upson County, Georgia · 3 MI W of Thomaston · Structure no. 000000029300330

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
282 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,290
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 36 over Potato Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 36 over Potato Creek in Upson County, Georgia. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,290 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,725 by 2032. The structure is 282 ft (86 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesSR 36
CrossesPotato Creek
Location3 MI W of Thomaston
RouteState Highway 36
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.87876, -84.37558
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating66.9 US tons
Inventory rating39.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length282 ft (86 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,290 (2024)
Projected traffic1,725 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$1.7 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 36 over Potato Creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 36 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does SR 36 over Potato Creek carry?

About 2,290 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 36 over Potato Creek?

The structure is 282 ft (86 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 36 over Potato Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.