US Bridges

SR 53 Connector over Flat Creek

Fair

Hall County, Georgia · In Gainesville City Limit · Structure no. 000000013900240

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
26,700
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 53 Connector over Flat Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 53 Connector over Flat Creek in Hall County, Georgia. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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.

It carries about 26,700 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,015 by 2032. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 53 Connector
CrossesFlat Creek
LocationIn Gainesville City Limit
RouteState Highway 53
CountyHall County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.28246, -83.82471
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,700 (2024)
Projected traffic30,015 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$254,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 53 Connector over Flat Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 53 Connector over Flat Creek 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 Connector over Flat Creek carry?

About 26,700 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 53 Connector over Flat Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns SR 53 Connector over Flat Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.