US Bridges

SR 136 over Big Higdon Creek

Good

Dade County, Georgia · 3.5 MI W of Trenton · Structure no. 000000008300110

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,900
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 136 over Big Higdon Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 136 over Big Higdon Creek in Dade County, Georgia. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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.

It carries about 3,900 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,670 by 2032. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesSR 136
CrossesBig Higdon Creek
Location3.5 MI W of Trenton
RouteState Highway 136
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.86516, -85.57446
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,900 (2024)
Projected traffic5,670 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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$211,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 136 over Big Higdon Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 136 over Big Higdon 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does SR 136 over Big Higdon Creek carry?

About 3,900 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 136 over Big Higdon Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns SR 136 over Big Higdon Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.