US Bridges

SR 136 Connector over Oostanaula River

Fair

Gordon County, Georgia · In North West Calhoun · Structure no. 000000012900420

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
446 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
5,090
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 136 Connector over Oostanaula River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 136 Connector over Oostanaula River in Gordon County, Georgia. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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.

It carries about 5,090 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,590 by 2032. The structure is 446 ft (135.9 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 136 Connector
CrossesOostanaula River
LocationIn North West Calhoun
RouteState Highway 136
CountyGordon County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.51032, -84.95802
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 rating38.9 US tons
Inventory rating22.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length446 ft (135.9 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,090 (2024)
Projected traffic7,590 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$770,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 136 Connector over Oostanaula River built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 136 Connector over Oostanaula 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does SR 136 Connector over Oostanaula River carry?

About 5,090 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 136 Connector over Oostanaula River?

The structure is 446 ft (135.9 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns SR 136 Connector over Oostanaula River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.