US Bridges

SR 136 over West Chickamaga CR

Good

Walker County, Georgia · 5.7 MI SW of Lafayette · Structure no. 000000029551120

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
300 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,590
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 136 over West Chickamaga CR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 136 over West Chickamaga CR in Walker County, Georgia. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 2,590 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,345 by 2031. The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesSR 136
CrossesWest Chickamaga CR
Location5.7 MI SW of Lafayette
RouteState Highway 136
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.80284, -85.34767
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.9 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length300 ft (91.4 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,590 (2024)
Projected traffic3,345 by 2031
Trucks6%
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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$40 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 136 over West Chickamaga CR built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 136 over West Chickamaga CR 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 West Chickamaga CR carry?

About 2,590 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 136 over West Chickamaga CR?

The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns SR 136 over West Chickamaga CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.