US Bridges

SR 53 over Long Swamp Creek Trib

Good

Pickens County, Georgia · 2.75 MI NE of Tate · Structure no. 000000022700130

Built
1929
96 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
7,830
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 53 over Long Swamp Creek Trib is a concrete culvert carrying SR 53 over Long Swamp Creek Trib in Pickens County, Georgia. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 2002, 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 7,830 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,670 by 2032. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

CarriesSR 53
CrossesLong Swamp Creek Trib
Location2.75 MI NE of Tate
RouteState Highway 53
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.43485, -84.34623
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.9 US tons
Inventory rating39.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,830 (2024)
Projected traffic5,670 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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$258,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 53 over Long Swamp Creek Trib built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is SR 53 over Long Swamp Creek Trib in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does SR 53 over Long Swamp Creek Trib carry?

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

How long is SR 53 over Long Swamp Creek Trib?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SR 53 over Long Swamp Creek Trib?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.