SR 53 over Nor Southern Railroad
FairPosted for loadHall County, Georgia · In Oakwood · Structure no. 000000013900230
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old, rebuilt 1994
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 178 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 35,100
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 53 over Nor Southern Railroad is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 53 over Nor Southern Railroad in Hall County, Georgia. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 56 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 35,100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 40,920 by 2032. The structure is 178 ft (54.3 m) long and 91 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 53 over Nor Southern Railroad built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.
What condition is SR 53 over Nor Southern Railroad 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 over Nor Southern Railroad carry?
About 35,100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is SR 53 over Nor Southern Railroad?
The structure is 178 ft (54.3 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 91 ft wide.
Who owns SR 53 over Nor Southern Railroad?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.