US Bridges

SR 53 over Salacoa Creek

Fair

Gordon County, Georgia · 1 MI W of Fairmount · Structure no. 000000012900190

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
198 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
4,920
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 53 over Salacoa Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 53 over Salacoa Creek in Gordon County, Georgia. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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.

It carries about 4,920 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,520 by 2032. The structure is 198 ft (60.4 m) long and 32 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSR 53
CrossesSalacoa Creek
Location1 MI W of Fairmount
RouteState Highway 53
CountyGordon County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.43468, -84.71525
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length198 ft (60.4 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,920 (2024)
Projected traffic5,520 by 2032
Trucks14%
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1.2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 53 over Salacoa Creek built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 53 over Salacoa 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 Salacoa Creek carry?

About 4,920 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SR 53 over Salacoa Creek?

The structure is 198 ft (60.4 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SR 53 over Salacoa Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.