SR 53 over Oothkalooga Creek
FairGordon County, Georgia · Just Out of S Calhoun · Structure no. 000000012900110
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old, rebuilt 1988
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 238 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 15,400
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 53 over Oothkalooga Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 53 over Oothkalooga Creek in Gordon County, Georgia. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 59 years old, older 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 5 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 15,400 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,635 by 2032. The structure is 238 ft (72.5 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 53 over Oothkalooga Creek built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.
What condition is SR 53 over Oothkalooga 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does SR 53 over Oothkalooga Creek carry?
About 15,400 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is SR 53 over Oothkalooga Creek?
The structure is 238 ft (72.5 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.
Who owns SR 53 over Oothkalooga Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.