US Bridges

SR 136 over Chestatee River

Good

Dawson County, Georgia · 8.3 MI SE of Dawsonville · Structure no. 000000008550320

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
616 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,540
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 136 over Chestatee River is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 136 over Chestatee River in Dawson County, Georgia. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 years old, younger 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 4,540 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,775 by 2042. The structure is 616 ft (187.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 136
CrossesChestatee River
Location8.3 MI SE of Dawsonville
RouteState Highway 136
CountyDawson County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.39815, -83.97617
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating80.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length616 ft (187.8 m)
Longest span154 ft (46.9 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,540 (2024)
Projected traffic7,775 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$82 million (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 136 over Chestatee River built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 136 over Chestatee River 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SR 136 over Chestatee River carry?

About 4,540 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 136 over Chestatee River?

The structure is 616 ft (187.8 m) long with a longest span of 154 ft (46.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 136 over Chestatee River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.