US Bridges

SR 136 over Coosawattee River

Fair

Gordon County, Georgia · 5 MI E of Nickelsville · Structure no. 000000012900370

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
270 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,680
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 136 over Coosawattee River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 136 over Coosawattee River in Gordon County, Georgia. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 2,680 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,625 by 2032. The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 136
CrossesCoosawattee River
Location5 MI E of Nickelsville
RouteState Highway 136
CountyGordon County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.60081, -84.77837
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating25.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 15
Structure length270 ft (82.3 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,680 (2024)
Projected traffic2,625 by 2032
Trucks23%
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$378,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 136 over Coosawattee River built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 136 over Coosawattee River 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does SR 136 over Coosawattee River carry?

About 2,680 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is SR 136 over Coosawattee River?

The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SR 136 over Coosawattee River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.