US Bridges

SR 136 over East Armuchee Creek

Fair

Walker County, Georgia · 0.3 MI West of Villanow · Structure no. 000000029500170

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
45 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,060
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 136 over East Armuchee Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 136 over East Armuchee Creek in Walker County, Georgia. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 4,060 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,635 by 2031. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.8 mi (56 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 136
CrossesEast Armuchee Creek
Location0.3 MI West of Villanow
RouteState Highway 136
CountyWalker County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.6749, -85.11973
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.9 US tons
Inventory rating39.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 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 closed34.8 mi (56 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$264,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 136 over East Armuchee Creek built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 136 over East 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 East Armuchee Creek carry?

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

How long is SR 136 over East Armuchee Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns SR 136 over East Armuchee Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.