US Bridges

SR 136 over Mud Creek

Good

Pickens County, Georgia · 2.5 MI W of Talking Rock · Structure no. 000000022700200

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,470
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 136 over Mud Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 136 over Mud Creek in Pickens County, Georgia. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 6,470 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,850 by 2032. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long.

CarriesSR 136
CrossesMud Creek
Location2.5 MI W of Talking Rock
RouteState Highway 136
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.51067, -84.55069
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
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 spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,470 (2024)
Projected traffic5,850 by 2032
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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$135,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 136 over Mud Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 136 over Mud 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does SR 136 over Mud Creek carry?

About 6,470 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is SR 136 over Mud Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns SR 136 over Mud Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.