US Bridges

SR 136 over Talking Rock Creek Trib

Good

Pickens County, Georgia · In Talking Rock · Structure no. 000000022700040

Built
1928
97 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,340
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 136 over Talking Rock Creek Trib is a concrete culvert carrying SR 136 over Talking Rock Creek Trib in Pickens County, Georgia. It was built in 1928, so it is 97 years old, older 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 2,340 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,400 by 2032. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesSR 136
CrossesTalking Rock Creek Trib
LocationIn Talking Rock
RouteState Highway 136
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.50802, -84.50801
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.9 US tons
Inventory rating39.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,340 (2024)
Projected traffic2,400 by 2032
Trucks6%
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$199,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 136 over Talking Rock Creek Trib built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 136 over Talking Rock Creek Trib 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does SR 136 over Talking Rock Creek Trib carry?

About 2,340 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 136 over Talking Rock Creek Trib?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns SR 136 over Talking Rock Creek Trib?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.