US Bridges

SR 36 over Lazar Creek

Good

Talbot County, Georgia · 2 MI S of Woodland · Structure no. 000000026300120

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
135 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
700
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 36 over Lazar Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 36 over Lazar Creek in Talbot County, Georgia. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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.

It carries about 700 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 945 by 2032. The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 36
CrossesLazar Creek
Location2 MI S of Woodland
RouteState Highway 36
CountyTalbot County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.75981, -84.56478
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating34.9 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length135 ft (41.1 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 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 closed8.1 mi (13 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$791,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 36 over Lazar Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 36 over Lazar 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 Lazar Creek carry?

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

How long is SR 36 over Lazar Creek?

The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR 36 over Lazar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.