Upson County Bridge Report Card
Upson County scores 87 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Upson County, Georgia
Upson County has 61 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 3 rated poor and 0 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 4.9% is above the 1.7% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 3,200 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Upson County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 87/100 (B). The county has 61 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 3 in poor condition and 0 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 3,200 daily vehicle crossings. Poor condition does not mean unsafe; bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.
How the Score Breaks Down
| Factor | Weight | County Value | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poor-condition bridge share | 40 | 4.9% | 9.8 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 3.9% of measured traffic | 2.9 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 0.0% | 0.0 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 47 years vs 48 nationally | 0.0 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 83,049 measured daily crossings | 0.0 |
Score = 100 minus weighted penalties. The score is a comparative research signal, not an official safety rating. Read the full methodology.
County Comparisons
| County Poor-Condition Share | 4.9% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 1.7% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 0.0% |
| Average Bridge Age | 47 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 3,200 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Upson County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hannahs Mill Road over Potato Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 2,490 | 1966 |
| Pobiddy Road over Potato Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 660 | 1956 |
| Dripping Rock Road over Elkins Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 50 | 1945 |
| US 19/ SR 3 over Potato Creek | High traffic | Good | 21,400 | 2013 |
| US 19 over Bell Creek | High traffic | Good | 5,400 | 1938 |
| SR 74 over Potato Creek | High traffic | Good | 4,680 | 1993 |
| Delray Road over Potato Creek | High traffic | Good | 3,350 | 1994 |
| Old County Road over Potato Creek | High traffic | Good | 3,240 | 1977 |
| US 19 Nbl/ SR 3 over Tobler Creek | High traffic | Good | 3,150 | 1972 |
| Jeff Davis Road over Ten Mile Creek | High traffic | Fair | 3,090 | 1964 |
Important safety note
Poor condition does not mean a bridge is unsafe. It means at least one major component has significant deterioration and the bridge is a priority for maintenance, repair, or replacement. Bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.