US Bridges

SR 36 over Marshall Creek

GoodPosted for load

Talbot County, Georgia · 4.5 MI SW of Woodland · Structure no. 000000026300100

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
84 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
700
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 36 over Marshall Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 36 over Marshall Creek in Talbot County, Georgia. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 700 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 945 by 2032. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSR 36
CrossesMarshall Creek
Location4.5 MI SW of Woodland
RouteState Highway 36
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.73771, -84.61015
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 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 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 rating34 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length84 ft (25.6 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic700 (2024)
Projected traffic945 by 2032
Trucks1%
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$492,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 36 over Marshall Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 36 over Marshall 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does SR 36 over Marshall Creek carry?

About 700 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 36 over Marshall Creek?

The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SR 36 over Marshall Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.