US Bridges

SR 137 over Kinchafoonee Crk Trib.

Fair

Marion County, Georgia · 4 MI W of Buena Vista · Structure no. 000000019700050

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
60 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
160
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 137 over Kinchafoonee Crk Trib. is a concrete slab carrying SR 137 over Kinchafoonee Crk Trib. in Marion County, Georgia. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 160 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 360 by 2031. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 137
CrossesKinchafoonee Crk Trib.
Location4 MI W of Buena Vista
RouteState Highway 137
CountyMarion County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.34389, -84.59183
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic160 (2024)
Projected traffic360 by 2031
Trucks1%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 137 over Kinchafoonee Crk Trib. built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 137 over Kinchafoonee Crk Trib. 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does SR 137 over Kinchafoonee Crk Trib. carry?

About 160 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 137 over Kinchafoonee Crk Trib.?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SR 137 over Kinchafoonee Crk Trib.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.