US Bridges

SR 36 over Yellow Water Creek

Good

Butts County, Georgia · 1 MI N of JCT SR 42 · Structure no. 000000003550570

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
122 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,610
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 36 over Yellow Water Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 36 over Yellow Water Creek in Butts County, Georgia. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 6,610 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,000 by 2040. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSR 36
CrossesYellow Water Creek
Location1 MI N of JCT SR 42
RouteState Highway 36
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.3125, -83.96131
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96.9 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length122 ft (37.2 m)
Longest span122 ft (37.2 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,610 (2024)
Projected traffic9,000 by 2040
Trucks6%
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$16.2 million (2019 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 36 over Yellow Water Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 36 over Yellow Water Creek 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 Yellow Water Creek carry?

About 6,610 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 36 over Yellow Water Creek?

The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 122 ft (37.2 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SR 36 over Yellow Water Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.