US Bridges

SR 36 over Tussahaw Creek

FairPosted for load

Butts County, Georgia · 7 MI N of Jackson · Structure no. 000000003500080

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
128 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
7,680
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 36 over Tussahaw Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 36 over Tussahaw Creek in Butts County, Georgia. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 years old, older than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 7,680 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,025 by 2032. The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 36
CrossesTussahaw Creek
Location7 MI N of Jackson
RouteState Highway 36
CountyButts County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.36997, -83.91434
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating24.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length128 ft (39 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,680 (2024)
Projected traffic8,025 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$750,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 36 over Tussahaw Creek built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 36 over Tussahaw Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does SR 36 over Tussahaw Creek carry?

About 7,680 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 36 over Tussahaw Creek?

The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR 36 over Tussahaw Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.