US Bridges

SR 136 over Shoal Creek

Fair

Dawson County, Georgia · 3.2 MI E of Dawsonville · Structure no. 000000008550230

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,960
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 136 over Shoal Creek is a steel culvert carrying SR 136 over Shoal Creek in Dawson County, Georgia. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger 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 2,960 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,850 by 2032. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 136
CrossesShoal Creek
Location3.2 MI E of Dawsonville
RouteState Highway 136
CountyDawson County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.45166, -84.12623
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,960 (2024)
Projected traffic2,850 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$199,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 136 over Shoal Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 136 over Shoal 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 Shoal Creek carry?

About 2,960 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 136 over Shoal Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m).

Who owns SR 136 over Shoal Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.