US Bridges

SR 137 over Cedar Creek Trib

Good

Taylor County, Georgia · 12 MI SW of Butler · Structure no. 000000026900220

Built
1947
78 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,153
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 137 over Cedar Creek Trib is a concrete culvert carrying SR 137 over Cedar Creek Trib in Taylor County, Georgia. It was built in 1947, so it is 78 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 1,153 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 630 by 2031. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesSR 137
CrossesCedar Creek Trib
Location12 MI SW of Butler
RouteState Highway 137
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.44414, -84.36807
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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.9 US tons
Inventory rating39.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,153 (2024)
Projected traffic630 by 2031
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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$170,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 137 over Cedar Creek Trib built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 137 over Cedar 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does SR 137 over Cedar Creek Trib carry?

About 1,153 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is SR 137 over Cedar Creek Trib?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns SR 137 over Cedar Creek Trib?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.