FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

SR 136

Carrying SR 136 over NORSOUTHERN RR (725782V)

IN E SIDE OF TRENTON, Dade, Georgia

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
21 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: SR 136

The SR 136 bridge in Dade, Georgia carries SR 136 over NORSOUTHERN RR (725782V). It was built in 1942, making it 84 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1988, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 5 sections, stretching 68.6 meters (225 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 7,910 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Georgia bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 20.8 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How SR 136 compares

▼ 13.3
Load rating vs Georgia average (34.1 t)
Bottom 14%
Lower load rating than 86% of Georgia bridges
75
Bridges in Dade · 1 in Poor condition
SR 136 20.8 t
Georgia average 34.1 t

Live comparison across Georgia.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
84.1 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
42.1
Serviceability /30
28.0
Essentiality /15
15.0
Special reductions
−1.0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
20.8 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1942
Last Reconstructed
1988
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
5
Structure Length
68.6 m (225 ft)
Deck Width
14.4 m (47 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
7,910 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000008300130

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • At 6/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether SR 136 is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare SR 136 against other structures in Dade and across Georgia. Georgia bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for SR 136?

SR 136 in Dade, Georgia has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is SR 136 inspected?

SR 136's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 7,910 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. SR 136 is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for SR 136?

SR 136 has an NBI inventory load rating of 20.8 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining SR 136?

SR 136 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is SR 136 and does age affect safety?

SR 136 was built in 1942, making it 84 years old and last reconstructed in 1988.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

Every figure on PlainBridge is rendered directly from federal source data, no number is typed in by an editor. This page draws directly on federal source data, no figure is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error.