US Bridges

SR 36 over Big Sandy Creek

Fair

Butts County, Georgia · 3.8 MI SW of Jackson · Structure no. 000000003550550

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
49 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,360
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 36 over Big Sandy Creek is a steel culvert carrying SR 36 over Big Sandy Creek in Butts County, Georgia. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 6,360 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2031. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 36
CrossesBig Sandy Creek
Location3.8 MI SW of Jackson
RouteState Highway 36
CountyButts County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.25419, -84.01037
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,360 (2024)
Projected traffic900 by 2031
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$6.7 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 36 over Big Sandy Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 36 over Big Sandy 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 Big Sandy Creek carry?

About 6,360 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 36 over Big Sandy Creek?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m).

Who owns SR 36 over Big Sandy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.