US Bridges

SR 253 over SR 1 (us 27-US 84-SR 38)

Good

Decatur County, Georgia · Bainbridge - W Section · Structure no. 000000008700280

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
219 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,410
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 253 over SR 1 (us 27-US 84-SR 38) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 253 over SR 1 (us 27-US 84-SR 38) in Decatur 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 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 4,410 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,735 by 2032. The structure is 219 ft (66.8 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 253
CrossesSR 1 (us 27-US 84-SR 38)
LocationBainbridge - W Section
RouteState Highway 253
CountyDecatur County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates30.9114, -84.59413
Functional classUrban Minor 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length219 ft (66.8 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,410 (2024)
Projected traffic6,735 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$1.3 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 253 over SR 1 (us 27-US 84-SR 38) built?

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

What condition is SR 253 over SR 1 (us 27-US 84-SR 38) 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does SR 253 over SR 1 (us 27-US 84-SR 38) carry?

About 4,410 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 253 over SR 1 (us 27-US 84-SR 38)?

The structure is 219 ft (66.8 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SR 253 over SR 1 (us 27-US 84-SR 38)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.