US Bridges

SR 136 over Toto Creek

Fair

Dawson County, Georgia · 7.6 MI SE of Dawsonville · Structure no. 000000008500190

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
272 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
5,930
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 136 over Toto Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 136 over Toto Creek in Dawson County, Georgia. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 5,930 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,535 by 2032. The structure is 272 ft (82.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 136
CrossesToto Creek
Location7.6 MI SE of Dawsonville
RouteState Highway 136
CountyDawson County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.39426, -83.98999
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36.9 US tons
Inventory rating21.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length272 ft (82.9 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,930 (2024)
Projected traffic5,535 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1.6 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 136 over Toto Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 136 over Toto 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SR 136 over Toto Creek carry?

About 5,930 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 136 over Toto Creek?

The structure is 272 ft (82.9 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns SR 136 over Toto Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.