US Bridges

SR 53 over Georgia Marble CO RR

Fair

Pickens County, Georgia · 1.5 MI NE of Tate · Structure no. 000000022700100

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
224 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
7,830
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 53 over Georgia Marble CO RR is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 53 over Georgia Marble CO RR in Pickens County, Georgia. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 7,830 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,770 by 2032. The structure is 224 ft (68.3 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesSR 53
CrossesGeorgia Marble CO RR
Location1.5 MI NE of Tate
RouteState Highway 53
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.42142, -84.36671
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.9 US tons
Inventory rating21.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length224 ft (68.3 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,830 (2024)
Projected traffic7,770 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 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$1.3 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 53 over Georgia Marble CO RR built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 53 over Georgia Marble CO RR 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 Georgia Marble CO RR carry?

About 7,830 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 53 over Georgia Marble CO RR?

The structure is 224 ft (68.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SR 53 over Georgia Marble CO RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.