POBIDDY ROAD
Carrying POBIDDY ROAD over POTATO CREEK
8 MI S OF THOMASTON, Upson, Georgia
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: POBIDDY ROAD
The POBIDDY ROAD bridge in Upson, Georgia carries POBIDDY ROAD over POTATO CREEK. It was built in 1956, making it 70 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 6 sections, stretching 85.0 meters (279 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 410 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Georgia bridges. It is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure at 4/9, substructure at 5/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. Because at least one major component scores 4 or lower, this bridge falls in FHWA's Poor condition category. That category is not a closure order. Its NBI inventory load rating is 21.7 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How POBIDDY ROAD compares
Live comparison across Georgia.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1956
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 6
- Structure Length
- 85.0 m (279 ft)
- Deck Width
- 9.2 m (30 ft)
- Owner
- County Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 410 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 000000029300180
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 5/9, the deck (driving surface) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in poor condition (4/9), showing advanced deterioration that may require priority repair.
- • At 5/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
How to read this record
POBIDDY ROAD is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
- Compare POBIDDY ROAD against other structures in Upson and across Georgia. Georgia bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for POBIDDY ROAD?
POBIDDY ROAD in Upson, Georgia has a deck rating of 5/9, superstructure rating of 4/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is POBIDDY ROAD inspected?
POBIDDY ROAD's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 410 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. POBIDDY ROAD is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for POBIDDY ROAD?
POBIDDY ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 21.7 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining POBIDDY ROAD?
POBIDDY ROAD is owned and maintained by County Highway Agency.
How old is POBIDDY ROAD and does age affect safety?
POBIDDY ROAD was built in 1956, making it 70 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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