US Bridges

SR 137 over Kinchafoonee Crk Trib.

Fair

Marion County, Georgia · 3 MI W of Buena Vista · Structure no. 000000019700060

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

About this bridge

SR 137 over Kinchafoonee Crk Trib. is a concrete culvert 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 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 137
CrossesKinchafoonee Crk Trib.
Location3 MI W of Buena Vista
RouteState Highway 137
CountyMarion County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.33371, -84.58029
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 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 closed8.1 mi (13 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 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SR 137 over Kinchafoonee Crk Trib.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.