US Bridges

SR 136 over Lookout Creek

Fair

Dade County, Georgia · @ E City Limit of Trenton · Structure no. 000000008300140

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
140 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
7,040
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 136 over Lookout Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 136 over Lookout Creek in Dade County, Georgia. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1988, 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 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 7,040 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,815 by 2032. The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesSR 136
CrossesLookout Creek
Location@ E City Limit of Trenton
RouteState Highway 136
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.86285, -85.50062
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.9 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length140 ft (42.7 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 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
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$821,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 136 over Lookout Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is SR 136 over Lookout 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does SR 136 over Lookout Creek carry?

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

How long is SR 136 over Lookout Creek?

The structure is 140 ft (42.7 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns SR 136 over Lookout Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.