US Bridges

SR 136 over West Armuchee Creek

Fair

Walker County, Georgia · 6.4 MI E of Lafayette · Structure no. 000000029500150

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 1979
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
90 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,060
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 136 over West Armuchee Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 136 over West Armuchee Creek in Walker County, Georgia. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1979, so it is 93 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 4,060 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,635 by 2031. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 136
CrossesWest Armuchee Creek
Location6.4 MI E of Lafayette
RouteState Highway 136
CountyWalker County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.68077, -85.17389
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.9 US tons
Inventory rating21.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.8 m)
Roadway width46 ft (13.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,060 (2024)
Projected traffic4,635 by 2031
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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$527,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 136 over West Armuchee Creek built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1979.

What condition is SR 136 over West Armuchee 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does SR 136 over West Armuchee Creek carry?

About 4,060 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SR 136 over West Armuchee Creek?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns SR 136 over West Armuchee Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.