US Bridges

SR 253 over Fishpond Drain

Good

Seminole County, Georgia · 2.9 MI East Al Line · Structure no. 000000025350220

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
280 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
490
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 253 over Fishpond Drain is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 253 over Fishpond Drain in Seminole County, Georgia. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger 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 490 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 780 by 2031. The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSR 253
CrossesFishpond Drain
Location2.9 MI East Al Line
RouteState Highway 253
StateGeorgia
Coordinates30.80987, -84.88047
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length280 ft (85.3 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic490 (2024)
Projected traffic780 by 2031
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$1.6 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 253 over Fishpond Drain built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 253 over Fishpond Drain 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does SR 253 over Fishpond Drain carry?

About 490 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is SR 253 over Fishpond Drain?

The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns SR 253 over Fishpond Drain?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.