FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

SR 36

Carrying SR 36 over NORRIS CREEK

3.2 MI SW OF JACKSON, Butts, Georgia

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
24 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: SR 36

The SR 36 bridge in Butts, Georgia carries SR 36 over NORRIS CREEK. It was built in 1954, making it 72 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 2 sections, stretching 7.9 meters (26 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 5,920 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Georgia bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 4/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. A component scored 4 or below, placing this bridge in the federal Poor condition category rather than declaring it unsafe or closed. Its NBI inventory load rating is 23.5 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How SR 36 compares

▼ 10.6
Load rating vs Georgia average (34.1 t)
Bottom 21%
Lower load rating than 79% of Georgia bridges
47
Bridges in Butts · 3 in Poor condition
SR 36 23.5 t
Georgia average 34.1 t

Live comparison across Georgia.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
52.8 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
21.4
Serviceability /30
28.0
Essentiality /15
6.4
Special reductions
−3.0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Culvert
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Inventory Load Rating
23.5 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1954
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
7.9 m (26 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
5,920 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000003550560

How to read this record

SR 36 is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
  • Compare SR 36 against other structures in Butts and across Georgia. Georgia bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for SR 36?

SR 36 in Butts, Georgia on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is SR 36 inspected?

SR 36's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 5,920 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. SR 36 is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for SR 36?

SR 36 has an NBI inventory load rating of 23.5 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining SR 36?

SR 36 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is SR 36 and does age affect safety?

SR 36 was built in 1954, making it 72 years old.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

Every figure on PlainBridge is rendered directly from federal source data, no number is typed in by an editor. This page draws directly on federal source data, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error.