US Bridges

SR 53 over Woodward Creek

Fair

Floyd County, Georgia · 3.8 MI NE of Shannon · Structure no. 000000011500430

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
55 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
13,300
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 53 over Woodward Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 53 over Woodward Creek in Floyd County, Georgia. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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.

It carries about 13,300 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,415 by 2032. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 53
CrossesWoodward Creek
Location3.8 MI NE of Shannon
RouteState Highway 53
CountyFloyd County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.38111, -85.02747
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,300 (2024)
Projected traffic14,415 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 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$498,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 53 over Woodward Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 53 over Woodward 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does SR 53 over Woodward Creek carry?

About 13,300 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 53 over Woodward Creek?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SR 53 over Woodward Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.