US Bridges

State Route 36 over Yellow River

Good

Newton County, Georgia · 10 MI S of Covington · Structure no. 000000021750620

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
520 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
6,190
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

State Route 36 over Yellow River is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying State Route 36 over Yellow River in Newton County, Georgia. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,000 by 2038. The structure is 520 ft (158.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesState Route 36
CrossesYellow River
Location10 MI S of Covington
RouteState Highway 36
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.41015, -83.87938
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 inspectionJanuary 2025
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.9 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length520 ft (158.5 m)
Longest span124 ft (37.8 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,190 (2024)
Projected traffic8,000 by 2038
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$69.3 million (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was State Route 36 over Yellow River built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is State Route 36 over Yellow 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does State Route 36 over Yellow River carry?

About 6,190 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is State Route 36 over Yellow River?

The structure is 520 ft (158.5 m) long with a longest span of 124 ft (37.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 36 over Yellow River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.