US Bridges

SR 53 over Jacks Creek

Good

Gordon County, Georgia · 7 MI SE of Calhoun · Structure no. 000000012900160

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,900
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 53 over Jacks Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 53 over Jacks Creek in Gordon County, Georgia. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 87 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 9,900 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,210 by 2032. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long.

CarriesSR 53
CrossesJacks Creek
Location7 MI SE of Calhoun
RouteState Highway 53
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.44856, -84.85094
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating80.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,900 (2024)
Projected traffic6,210 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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$176,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 53 over Jacks Creek built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is SR 53 over Jacks 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does SR 53 over Jacks Creek carry?

About 9,900 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 53 over Jacks Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns SR 53 over Jacks Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.