US Bridges

SR 53 (ebl) over Southern Railroad

Good

Floyd County, Georgia · In Shannon · Structure no. 000000011500410

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
176 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
16,700
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 53 (ebl) over Southern Railroad is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 53 (ebl) over Southern Railroad in Floyd County, Georgia. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 years old, younger 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 16,700 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,790 by 2032. The structure is 176 ft (53.6 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 53 (ebl)
CrossesSouthern Railroad
LocationIn Shannon
RouteState Highway 53
CountyFloyd County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.33209, -85.08954
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 inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length176 ft (53.6 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,700 (2024)
Projected traffic20,790 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 53 (ebl) over Southern Railroad built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 53 (ebl) over Southern Railroad 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does SR 53 (ebl) over Southern Railroad carry?

About 16,700 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 53 (ebl) over Southern Railroad?

The structure is 176 ft (53.6 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns SR 53 (ebl) over Southern Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.