SR 53 over Amicalola Creek
FairPosted for loadDawson County, Georgia · 5.4 MI W of Dawsonville · Structure no. 000000008500070
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old, rebuilt 1980
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Concrete
- Length
- 258 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,850
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 53 over Amicalola Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying SR 53 over Amicalola Creek in Dawson County, Georgia. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 95 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 3,850 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,245 by 2032. The structure is 258 ft (78.6 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 53 over Amicalola Creek built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.
What condition is SR 53 over Amicalola 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does SR 53 over Amicalola Creek carry?
About 3,850 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is SR 53 over Amicalola Creek?
The structure is 258 ft (78.6 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns SR 53 over Amicalola Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.