US Bridges

SR 53 over Sou. Railroad (719091Y)

Good

Floyd County, Georgia · In NE Rome · Structure no. 000000011500390

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
162 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,880
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 53 over Sou. Railroad (719091Y) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 53 over Sou. Railroad (719091Y) in Floyd County, Georgia. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 8,880 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,615 by 2032. The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 53
CrossesSou. Railroad (719091Y)
LocationIn NE Rome
RouteState Highway 53
CountyFloyd County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.27599, -85.14825
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating50.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length162 ft (49.4 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.4 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,880 (2024)
Projected traffic12,615 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
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$1.5 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 53 over Sou. Railroad (719091Y) built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 53 over Sou. Railroad (719091Y) 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does SR 53 over Sou. Railroad (719091Y) carry?

About 8,880 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 53 over Sou. Railroad (719091Y)?

The structure is 162 ft (49.4 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns SR 53 over Sou. Railroad (719091Y)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.