US Bridges

SR 137 over Whitewater Creek

Good

Taylor County, Georgia · 5 Mi. S of Butler · Structure no. 000000026950440

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
160 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,110
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 137 over Whitewater Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 137 over Whitewater Creek in Taylor County, Georgia. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 1,110 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,785 by 2031. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesSR 137
CrossesWhitewater Creek
Location5 Mi. S of Butler
RouteState Highway 137
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.52445, -84.31123
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,110 (2024)
Projected traffic1,785 by 2031
Trucks1%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$938,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 137 over Whitewater Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 137 over Whitewater 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 Whitewater Creek carry?

About 1,110 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 137 over Whitewater Creek?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 137 over Whitewater Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.