US Bridges

SR 36 over Jerry Reeves Creek

Fair

Upson County, Georgia · 6 MI W of Thomaston · Structure no. 000000029300090

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
50 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,250
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 36 over Jerry Reeves Creek is a steel culvert carrying SR 36 over Jerry Reeves Creek in Upson County, Georgia. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 years old, older than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,250 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,725 by 2032. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 54.1 mi (87 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesSR 36
CrossesJerry Reeves Creek
Location6 MI W of Thomaston
RouteState Highway 36
CountyUpson County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.86318, -84.40873
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,250 (2024)
Projected traffic1,725 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed54.1 mi (87 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$293,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 36 over Jerry Reeves Creek built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 36 over Jerry Reeves Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

How much traffic does SR 36 over Jerry Reeves Creek carry?

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

How long is SR 36 over Jerry Reeves Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns SR 36 over Jerry Reeves Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.