SR 53 over Scarecorn Creek
FairPickens County, Georgia · 5 MI SW of Talking Rock · Structure no. 000000022700070
- Built
- 1931
- 94 years old, rebuilt 1977
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 266 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,050
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 53 over Scarecorn Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 53 over Scarecorn Creek in Pickens County, Georgia. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1977, so it is 94 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 5 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 5,050 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,445 by 2032. The structure is 266 ft (81.1 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 53 over Scarecorn Creek built?
It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1977.
What condition is SR 53 over Scarecorn 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does SR 53 over Scarecorn Creek carry?
About 5,050 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is SR 53 over Scarecorn Creek?
The structure is 266 ft (81.1 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.
Who owns SR 53 over Scarecorn Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.