US Bridges

SR 136 over Talking Rock Creek

Good

Pickens County, Georgia · 4 MI NW of Talking Rock · Structure no. 000000022750360

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
300 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,320
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 136 over Talking Rock Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 136 over Talking Rock Creek in Pickens County, Georgia. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 3,320 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,270 by 2032. The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesSR 136
CrossesTalking Rock Creek
Location4 MI NW of Talking Rock
RouteState Highway 136
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.52618, -84.57114
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length300 ft (91.4 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,320 (2024)
Projected traffic3,270 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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$1.8 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 136 over Talking Rock Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 136 over Talking Rock 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 Talking Rock Creek carry?

About 3,320 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 136 over Talking Rock Creek?

The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns SR 136 over Talking Rock Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.