US Bridges

SR 53 over CSX Railroad (340503F)

FairPosted for load

Gordon County, Georgia · @ W Calhoun City Limits · Structure no. 000000012900120

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
138 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
19,600
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 53 over CSX Railroad (340503F) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 53 over CSX Railroad (340503F) 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 19,600 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,065 by 2032. The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 53
CrossesCSX Railroad (340503F)
Location@ W Calhoun City Limits
RouteState Highway 53
CountyGordon County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.48141, -84.95078
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.9 US tons
Inventory rating21.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length138 ft (42.1 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.4 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,600 (2024)
Projected traffic31,065 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 53 over CSX Railroad (340503F) built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is SR 53 over CSX Railroad (340503F) 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 CSX Railroad (340503F) carry?

About 19,600 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 53 over CSX Railroad (340503F)?

The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns SR 53 over CSX Railroad (340503F)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.