US Bridges

Old SR 53 over Dozier Creek

Good

Floyd County, Georgia · 2.1 MI SW of Shannon · Structure no. 000000011500760

Built
1931
94 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,220
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old SR 53 over Dozier Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Old SR 53 over Dozier Creek in Floyd County, Georgia. It was built in 1931, so it is 94 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 3,220 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,235 by 2032. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesOld SR 53
CrossesDozier Creek
Location2.1 MI SW of Shannon
RouteCounty Highway 1556
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.31515, -85.09543
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,220 (2024)
Projected traffic5,235 by 2032
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$188,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old SR 53 over Dozier Creek built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old SR 53 over Dozier 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Old SR 53 over Dozier Creek carry?

About 3,220 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Old SR 53 over Dozier Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Old SR 53 over Dozier Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.