US Bridges

S Calhoun Bypass over Mcdaniel Station Road

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Gordon County, Georgia · 4 Ml S of Calhoun · Structure no. 000000012951120

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,028 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
8,506
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S Calhoun Bypass over Mcdaniel Station Road is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying S Calhoun Bypass over Mcdaniel Station 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 8,506 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,350 by 2035. The structure is 1,028 ft (313.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesS Calhoun Bypass
CrossesMcdaniel Station Road
Location4 Ml S of Calhoun
RouteState Highway 53
CountyGordon County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.44222, -84.94917
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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans12
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,028 ft (313.3 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,506 (2024)
Projected traffic22,350 by 2035
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$137 million (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S Calhoun Bypass over Mcdaniel Station Road built?

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

What condition is S Calhoun Bypass over Mcdaniel Station 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 S Calhoun Bypass over Mcdaniel Station Road carry?

About 8,506 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is S Calhoun Bypass over Mcdaniel Station Road?

The structure is 1,028 ft (313.3 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns S Calhoun Bypass over Mcdaniel Station Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.