US Bridges

SR 136 over W Chickamauga Crk Trib

Good

Walker County, Georgia · 5.7 MI NW of Lafayette · Structure no. 000000029500120

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,490
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 136 over W Chickamauga Crk Trib is a concrete culvert carrying SR 136 over W Chickamauga Crk Trib in Walker County, Georgia. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 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 3,490 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,590 by 2031. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSR 136
CrossesW Chickamauga Crk Trib
Location5.7 MI NW of Lafayette
RouteState Highway 136
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.78116, -85.31839
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 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 traffic3,490 (2024)
Projected traffic4,590 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 136 over W Chickamauga Crk Trib built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 136 over W Chickamauga Crk 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does SR 136 over W Chickamauga Crk Trib carry?

About 3,490 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 136 over W Chickamauga Crk Trib?

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

Who owns SR 136 over W Chickamauga Crk Trib?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.