US Bridges

SR 136 Connector over Snake Creek

Good

Gordon County, Georgia · 2 MI NW of Sugar Valley · Structure no. 000000012900400

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
78 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
790
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 136 Connector over Snake Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 136 Connector over Snake Creek in Gordon County, Georgia. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 years old, older 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 790 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,140 by 2032. The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSR 136 Connector
CrossesSnake Creek
Location2 MI NW of Sugar Valley
RouteState Highway 136
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.58634, -85.03316
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating91.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length78 ft (23.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic790 (2024)
Projected traffic1,140 by 2032
Trucks10%
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$457,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 136 Connector over Snake Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 136 Connector over Snake Creek 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does SR 136 Connector over Snake Creek carry?

About 790 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 136 Connector over Snake Creek?

The structure is 78 ft (23.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns SR 136 Connector over Snake Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.