US Bridges

SR00137 over Ochee Creek

Good

Marion County, Georgia · 1.5M. NE Buena Vista · Structure no. 000000019750300

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,050
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR00137 over Ochee Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR00137 over Ochee Creek in Marion County, Georgia. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 years old, younger 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 1,050 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,635 by 2031. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesSR00137
CrossesOchee Creek
Location1.5M. NE Buena Vista
RouteState Highway 137
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.33836, -84.49691
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,050 (2024)
Projected traffic1,635 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 SR00137 over Ochee Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR00137 over Ochee 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does SR00137 over Ochee Creek carry?

About 1,050 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR00137 over Ochee Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SR00137 over Ochee Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.