US Bridges

SR 136 over Norsouthern RR (725782V)

Fair

Dade County, Georgia · In E Side of Trenton · Structure no. 000000008300130

Built
1942
83 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
225 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
7,040
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 136 over Norsouthern RR (725782V) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 136 over Norsouthern RR (725782V) in Dade County, Georgia. It was built in 1942 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 83 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 6 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 7,040 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,815 by 2032. The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long and 47 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSR 136
CrossesNorsouthern RR (725782V)
LocationIn E Side of Trenton
RouteState Highway 136
CountyDade County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.8655, -85.50949
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.9 US tons
Inventory rating22.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length225 ft (68.6 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,040 (2024)
Projected traffic10,815 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed—
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$1.3 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 136 over Norsouthern RR (725782V) built?

It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is SR 136 over Norsouthern RR (725782V) 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does SR 136 over Norsouthern RR (725782V) carry?

About 7,040 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 136 over Norsouthern RR (725782V)?

The structure is 225 ft (68.6 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns SR 136 over Norsouthern RR (725782V)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.