US Bridges

Calhoun Bypass over Union Grove Church Road

Good

Gordon County, Georgia · 4 MI S of Calhoun · Structure no. 000000012951110

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
190 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,104
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Calhoun Bypass over Union Grove Church Road is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Calhoun Bypass over Union Grove Church Road in Gordon County, Georgia. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 14,104 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,350 by 2035. The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long and 87 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesCalhoun Bypass
CrossesUnion Grove Church Road
Location4 MI S of Calhoun
RouteState Highway 53
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.44306, -84.90139
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.9 US tons
Inventory rating49.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length190 ft (57.9 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width87 ft (26.5 m)
Roadway width84 ft (25.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,104 (2024)
Projected traffic22,350 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$25.3 million (2021 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Calhoun Bypass over Union Grove Church Road built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Calhoun Bypass over Union Grove Church Road 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 Calhoun Bypass over Union Grove Church Road carry?

About 14,104 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Calhoun Bypass over Union Grove Church Road?

The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 87 ft wide.

Who owns Calhoun Bypass over Union Grove Church Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.