US Bridges

SR 36 over Celeoth Creek

GoodPosted for load

Talbot County, Georgia · 3.4 MI E of Woodland · Structure no. 000000026300130

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
136 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,020
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 36 over Celeoth Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 36 over Celeoth Creek in Talbot County, Georgia. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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 1,020 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,485 by 2032. The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesSR 36
CrossesCeleoth Creek
Location3.4 MI E of Woodland
RouteState Highway 36
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.79919, -84.50317
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating32 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length136 ft (41.5 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,020 (2024)
Projected traffic1,485 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$797,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 36 over Celeoth Creek built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 36 over Celeoth 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 Celeoth Creek carry?

About 1,020 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 36 over Celeoth Creek?

The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR 36 over Celeoth Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.