US Bridges

SR 137 over Patsiliga Creek

FairPosted for load

Taylor County, Georgia · 8 MI NE of Butler · Structure no. 000000026900280

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
168 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
830
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 137 over Patsiliga Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 137 over Patsiliga Creek in Taylor County, Georgia. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 years old, older than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 830 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,230 by 2031. The structure is 168 ft (51.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 137
CrossesPatsiliga Creek
Location8 MI NE of Butler
RouteState Highway 137
CountyTaylor County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.65391, -84.17776
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating34.9 US tons
Inventory rating20.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length168 ft (51.2 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic830 (2024)
Projected traffic1,230 by 2031
Trucks1%
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$985,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 137 over Patsiliga Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 137 over Patsiliga Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does SR 137 over Patsiliga Creek carry?

About 830 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 137 over Patsiliga Creek?

The structure is 168 ft (51.2 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR 137 over Patsiliga Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.