US Bridges

SR 136 over Coosawattee River O/F

FairPosted for load

Gordon County, Georgia · 5.5 MI E of Nicklesville · Structure no. 000000012900380

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
150 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,680
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 136 over Coosawattee River O/F is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 136 over Coosawattee River O/F in Gordon County, Georgia. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 2,680 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,625 by 2032. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 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 O/F
Location5.5 MI E of Nicklesville
RouteState Highway 136
CountyGordon County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.60089, -84.77641
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating34.9 US tons
Inventory rating20.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 15
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 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
CrossesRelief for waterway
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$227,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 136 over Coosawattee River O/F built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 136 over Coosawattee River O/F 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 O/F carry?

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

How long is SR 136 over Coosawattee River O/F?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SR 136 over Coosawattee River O/F?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.