US Bridges

SR 136 over Bailey Creek

Fair

Walker County, Georgia · 1.2 MI East of Villanow · Structure no. 000000029500190

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,510
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 136 over Bailey Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 136 over Bailey Creek in Walker County, Georgia. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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.

It carries about 2,510 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,415 by 2031. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 136
CrossesBailey Creek
Location1.2 MI East of Villanow
RouteState Highway 136
CountyWalker County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.67011, -85.09391
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 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 length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,510 (2024)
Projected traffic2,415 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$199,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 136 over Bailey Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 136 over Bailey 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 Bailey Creek carry?

About 2,510 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 136 over Bailey Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns SR 136 over Bailey Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.