FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

SR 137

Carrying SR 137 over CEDAR CREEK

13.3 MI SW OF BUTLER, Taylor, Georgia

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
37 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: SR 137

The SR 137 bridge in Taylor, Georgia carries SR 137 over CEDAR CREEK. It was built in 2004, making it 22 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 58.2 meters (191 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 1,200 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 8/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 37.1 metric tons.

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

How SR 137 compares

▲ 3.0
Load rating vs Georgia average (34.1 t)
Top 21%
Higher load rating than 79% of Georgia bridges
71
Bridges in Taylor · 1 in Poor condition
SR 137 37.1 t
Georgia average 34.1 t

Live comparison across Georgia.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
99.4 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
14.4
Special reductions
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
8/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
37.1 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
2004
Material
Prestressed Concrete
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
58.2 m (191 ft)
Deck Width
12.6 m (41 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
1,200 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000026950350

Condition Analysis

  • At 7/9, the deck (driving surface) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • At 8/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether SR 137 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 137 against other structures in Taylor 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 137?

SR 137 in Taylor, Georgia has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 8/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is SR 137 inspected?

SR 137'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 1,200 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. SR 137 is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for SR 137?

SR 137 has an NBI inventory load rating of 37.1 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining SR 137?

SR 137 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is SR 137 and does age affect safety?

SR 137 was built in 2004, making it 22 years old.

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

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