SR 53 over Long Swamp Creek
FairPickens County, Georgia · 1 MI East of Tate · Structure no. 000000022700090
- Built
- 1929
- 96 years old, rebuilt 1980
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 184 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,830
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 53 over Long Swamp Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 53 over Long Swamp Creek in Pickens County, Georgia. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 96 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 7,830 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,770 by 2032. The structure is 184 ft (56.1 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 53 over Long Swamp Creek built?
It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.
What condition is SR 53 over Long Swamp 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 Long Swamp Creek carry?
About 7,830 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is SR 53 over Long Swamp Creek?
The structure is 184 ft (56.1 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.
Who owns SR 53 over Long Swamp Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.