US Bridges

SR 36 over Edie Creek

FairPosted for load

Lamar County, Georgia · 6 MI N of Barnesville · Structure no. 000000017100160

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
96 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,280
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 36 over Edie Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 36 over Edie Creek in Lamar County, Georgia. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 8,280 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,415 by 2032. The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 36
CrossesEdie Creek
Location6 MI N of Barnesville
RouteState Highway 36
CountyLamar County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.14432, -84.14581
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating31 US tons
Inventory rating22.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length96 ft (29.3 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 traffic8,280 (2024)
Projected traffic8,415 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$192,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 36 over Edie Creek built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 36 over Edie 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does SR 36 over Edie Creek carry?

About 8,280 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 36 over Edie Creek?

The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR 36 over Edie Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.