US Bridges

SR 137 over Beaver Creek

Good

Taylor County, Georgia · 5 MI NE of Butler · Structure no. 000000026900260

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
90 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
1,650
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 137 over Beaver Creek is a concrete slab carrying SR 137 over Beaver Creek in Taylor County, Georgia. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 1,650 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,065 by 2031. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesSR 137
CrossesBeaver Creek
Location5 MI NE of Butler
RouteState Highway 137
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.60055, -84.1887
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,650 (2024)
Projected traffic1,065 by 2031
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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$527,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 137 over Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 137 over Beaver 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does SR 137 over Beaver Creek carry?

About 1,650 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SR 137 over Beaver Creek?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns SR 137 over Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.