US Bridges

SR 136 over Talking Rock Crk (lake)

Fair

Murray County, Georgia · 13 MI SE of Chatsworth · Structure no. 000000021300230

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
268 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,010
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 136 over Talking Rock Crk (lake) is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 136 over Talking Rock Crk (lake) in Murray County, Georgia. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 5 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 4,010 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,180 by 2032. The structure is 268 ft (81.7 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 136
CrossesTalking Rock Crk (lake)
Location13 MI SE of Chatsworth
RouteState Highway 136
CountyMurray County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.58891, -84.66829
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length268 ft (81.7 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,010 (2024)
Projected traffic3,180 by 2032
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 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$1.6 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 136 over Talking Rock Crk (lake) built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 136 over Talking Rock Crk (lake) 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does SR 136 over Talking Rock Crk (lake) carry?

About 4,010 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is SR 136 over Talking Rock Crk (lake)?

The structure is 268 ft (81.7 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns SR 136 over Talking Rock Crk (lake)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.