US Bridges

SR 53 Spur over Oothkalooga Creek

Fair

Gordon County, Georgia · In SW of Calhoun · Structure no. 000000012900220

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1972
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
159 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,470
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 53 Spur over Oothkalooga Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 53 Spur over Oothkalooga Creek in Gordon County, Georgia. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1972, so it is 75 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 9,470 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,485 by 2032. The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 53 Spur
CrossesOothkalooga Creek
LocationIn SW of Calhoun
RouteState Highway 53
CountyGordon County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.49498, -84.96546
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length159 ft (48.5 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,470 (2024)
Projected traffic13,485 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 53 Spur over Oothkalooga Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1972.

What condition is SR 53 Spur 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 Spur over Oothkalooga Creek carry?

About 9,470 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 53 Spur over Oothkalooga Creek?

The structure is 159 ft (48.5 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns SR 53 Spur over Oothkalooga Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.