US Bridges

SR-53 over CSX Railroad (340699C)

Good

Gordon County, Georgia · In Fairmount · Structure no. 000000012950820

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
294 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
4,920
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR-53 over CSX Railroad (340699C) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR-53 over CSX Railroad (340699C) in Gordon County, Georgia. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger 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 4,920 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,520 by 2032. The structure is 294 ft (89.6 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesSR-53
CrossesCSX Railroad (340699C)
LocationIn Fairmount
RouteState Highway 53
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.43437, -84.7026
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.9 US tons
Inventory rating25.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length294 ft (89.6 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width59 ft (18.1 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,920 (2024)
Projected traffic5,520 by 2032
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 over CSX Railroad (340699C) built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR-53 over CSX Railroad (340699C) 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does SR-53 over CSX Railroad (340699C) carry?

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

How long is SR-53 over CSX Railroad (340699C)?

The structure is 294 ft (89.6 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns SR-53 over CSX Railroad (340699C)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.