US Bridges

SR 36 over Towaliga River

Good

Butts County, Georgia · 7.5 MI SW of Jackson · Structure no. 000000003550520

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
220 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,220
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 36 over Towaliga River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 36 over Towaliga River in Butts County, Georgia. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 6,220 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,000 by 2031. The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesSR 36
CrossesTowaliga River
Location7.5 MI SW of Jackson
RouteState Highway 36
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.21677, -84.04947
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length220 ft (67.1 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,220 (2024)
Projected traffic9,000 by 2031
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 36 over Towaliga River built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 36 over Towaliga River 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does SR 36 over Towaliga River carry?

About 6,220 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 36 over Towaliga River?

The structure is 220 ft (67.1 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns SR 36 over Towaliga River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.