US Bridges

SR 36 over Flint River

Good

Talbot County, Georgia · 9.6 MI E of Woodland · Structure no. 000000026350820

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
354 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,250
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 36 over Flint River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 36 over Flint River in Talbot County, Georgia. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 1,250 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,485 by 2032. The structure is 354 ft (107.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.7 mi (43 km).

CarriesSR 36
CrossesFlint River
Location9.6 MI E of Woodland
RouteState Highway 36
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.83847, -84.42433
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length354 ft (107.9 m)
Longest span118 ft (36 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,250 (2024)
Projected traffic1,485 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.7 mi (43 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$47.2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 36 over Flint River built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 36 over Flint 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 SR 36 over Flint River carry?

About 1,250 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 36 over Flint River?

The structure is 354 ft (107.9 m) long with a longest span of 118 ft (36 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 36 over Flint River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.