SR 74 over Potato Creek
GoodUpson County, Georgia · 2 MI W of Thomaston · Structure no. 000000029300340
- Built
- 1993
- 32 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 280 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,680
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 74 over Potato Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 74 over Potato Creek in Upson County, Georgia. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 4,680 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,165 by 2032. The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 74 over Potato Creek built?
It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 74 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does SR 74 over Potato Creek carry?
About 4,680 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is SR 74 over Potato Creek?
The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.
Who owns SR 74 over Potato Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.