US Bridges

SR 53 over Pine Log Creek

Good

Gordon County, Georgia · 5.5 MI W of Fairmount · Structure no. 000000012950830

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
237 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,920
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 53 over Pine Log Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 53 over Pine Log Creek in Gordon County, Georgia. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 237 ft (72.2 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesSR 53
CrossesPine Log Creek
Location5.5 MI W of Fairmount
RouteState Highway 53
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.4482, -84.79326
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length237 ft (72.2 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.1 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 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 closed9.9 mi (16 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$1.4 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 53 over Pine Log Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 53 over Pine Log 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does SR 53 over Pine Log Creek carry?

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

How long is SR 53 over Pine Log Creek?

The structure is 237 ft (72.2 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns SR 53 over Pine Log Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.