SR 53 Spur over Oothkalooga Creek
Gordon County, Georgia · rated Fair in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- SR 53 Spur over Oothkalooga Creek in Gordon County, Georgia, is rated in fair condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 6 (satisfactory condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1972, making it 75 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 9,470 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2024).
- Its listed owner is the state highway agency.
- It is one of 40 of the 133 inventoried bridges in Gordon County rated fair (30.1%); 2 (1.5%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is open, no restriction (NBI item 41).
- Its condition class and component ratings are unchanged from the 2024 inventory.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated May 2023, on a 24-month routine inspection cycle.
- A fair rating means the lowest-rated major component scores 5 or 6 on FHWA's 0-9 scale: some deterioration or minor section loss, but the structure is sound. It is the middle class, not a warning.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 | 6 | Satisfactory condition |
| Superstructure | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
| Substructure | 6 | 6 | Satisfactory condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Steel stringer or multi-beam girder |
| Length | about 159 ft |
| Location | In SW of Calhoun |
| NBI structure number | 000000012900220 |
| Condition class | Fair |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | May 2023 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | U: unknown foundation, not evaluated for scour |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Georgia department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Gordon County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| I-75 over SR 3 (US 41) | 1962 | 76,400 | Fair |
| I-75 over Oostanaula River | 1962 | 76,400 | Fair |
| I-75 over M-5616 New Town Road | 1963 | 74,800 | Good |
| I-75 over SR 156 | 2016 | 74,800 | Good |
| I-75 over SR 225 | 1963 | 72,600 | Fair |
| I-75 over M-5621- CSX RR (340519C) | 1962 | 72,600 | Good |
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