US Bridges

SR 53 Business over Town Creek Trib

Good

Pickens County, Georgia · In West Jasper · Structure no. 000000022700360

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
24 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,200
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 53 Business over Town Creek Trib is a concrete culvert carrying SR 53 Business over Town Creek Trib in Pickens County, Georgia. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 15,200 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,770 by 2032. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR 53 Business
CrossesTown Creek Trib
LocationIn West Jasper
RouteState Highway 53
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.46566, -84.44949
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
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 rating46 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,200 (2024)
Projected traffic19,770 by 2032
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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$141,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 53 Business over Town Creek Trib built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 53 Business over Town 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does SR 53 Business over Town Creek Trib carry?

About 15,200 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 53 Business over Town Creek Trib?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns SR 53 Business over Town Creek Trib?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.