SR 36 over South River
Butts County, Georgia · rated Good in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- SR 36 over South River in Butts County, Georgia, is rated in good condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 7 (good condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 6,190 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2024).
- Its listed owner is the state highway agency.
- It is one of 25 of the 46 inventoried bridges in Butts County rated good (54.3%); 3 (6.5%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is open, no restriction (NBI item 41).
- Its condition class and component ratings are unchanged from the 2024 inventory.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated August 2023, on a 24-month routine inspection cycle.
- A good rating means every major component - deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert - is rated 7 or higher on FHWA's 0-9 scale: no more than minor problems.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
| Superstructure | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
| Substructure | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Prestressed concrete stringer or multi-beam girder |
| Length | about 448 ft |
| Location | Butts-jasper Co Line |
| NBI structure number | 000000003550530 |
| Condition class | Good |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | August 2023 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | 5: foundations stable, scour within the limits of the footing or piles |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Georgia department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Butts County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| I-75 over Cabin Creek | 1966 | 93,000 | Good |
| SR 16 over I-75 | 2006 | 18,200 | Good |
| SR 16 over Towaliga River | 1923 | 11,500 | Fair |
| SR 36 over I-75 | 1999 | 10,200 | Good |
| SR 42 - US 23 over Yellow Water Creek | 1932 | 7,770 | Good |
| SR 36 over Tussahaw Creek | 1949 | 7,680 | Fair |
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