US Bridges

SR 53-US 411 over Spring Creek

Good

Floyd County, Georgia · 2.7 MI W of Cave Spring · Structure no. 000000011500360

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,110
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 53-US 411 over Spring Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 53-US 411 over Spring Creek in Floyd County, Georgia. It was built in 1930, 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 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 4,110 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,030 by 2032. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 32 ft wide.

CarriesSR 53-US 411
CrossesSpring Creek
Location2.7 MI W of Cave Spring
RouteU.S. Route 411
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.09437, -85.38086
Functional classRural 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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.9 US tons
Inventory rating39.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,110 (2024)
Projected traffic6,030 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$258,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 53-US 411 over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 53-US 411 over Spring Creek 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does SR 53-US 411 over Spring Creek carry?

About 4,110 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 53-US 411 over Spring Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SR 53-US 411 over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.