US Bridges

SR 36 over South River

Good

Butts County, Georgia · Butts-Jasper CO Line · Structure no. 000000003550530

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
448 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,190
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 36 over South River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 36 over South River in Butts County, Georgia. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 6,190 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,025 by 2032. The structure is 448 ft (136.6 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 28 mi (45 km).

CarriesSR 36
CrossesSouth River
LocationButts-Jasper CO Line
RouteState Highway 36
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.39523, -83.89386
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length448 ft (136.6 m)
Longest span112 ft (34.1 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,190 (2024)
Projected traffic8,025 by 2032
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed28 mi (45 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$59.7 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 36 over South River built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 36 over South 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 South River carry?

About 6,190 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 36 over South River?

The structure is 448 ft (136.6 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34.1 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns SR 36 over South River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.