US Bridges

SR 53-US 411 over Little Cedar Creek

FairPosted for load

Floyd County, Georgia · In North Cave Spring · Structure no. 000000011500370

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
240 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,040
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 53-US 411 over Little Cedar Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 53-US 411 over Little Cedar Creek in Floyd County, Georgia. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger 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 6 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 4,040 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,160 by 2032. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesSR 53-US 411
CrossesLittle Cedar Creek
LocationIn North Cave Spring
RouteU.S. Route 411
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.11274, -85.3332
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.9 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,040 (2024)
Projected traffic5,160 by 2032
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$1.4 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 53-US 411 over Little Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 53-US 411 over Little Cedar 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 September 2023.

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

About 4,040 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is SR 53-US 411 over Little Cedar Creek?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns SR 53-US 411 over Little Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.