SR 53 over Nor Southern Railroad
Hall County, Georgia · rated Fair in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- SR 53 over Nor Southern Railroad in Hall County, Georgia, is rated in fair condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the superstructure, rated 6 (satisfactory condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 1994, making it 56 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 35,100 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2024).
- Its listed owner is the state highway agency.
- It is one of 41 of the 152 inventoried bridges in Hall County rated fair (27.0%); 2 (1.3%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is posted for load (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 | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
| Superstructure | 6 | 6 | Satisfactory condition |
| Substructure | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Steel stringer or multi-beam girder |
| Length | about 178 ft |
| Location | In Oakwood |
| NBI structure number | 000000013900230 |
| Condition class | Fair |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Posted for load |
| Last inspection (item 90) | May 2023 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | N: not over a waterway |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Georgia department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Hall County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| I-985 Nbl (US 23) over SR 53 Connector | 1967 | 70,500 | Good |
| I-985 NB SB and S over SR 53 | 2009 | 70,500 | Good |
| I-985 Nbl (US 23) over S-2920 Spout Springs Rd | 1968 | 68,300 | Fair |
| I-985 Nbl (US 23) over CR 719- CSX RR | 1968 | 64,500 | Fair |
| US129 (nbl)/ SR11 over SR 419 (I-985 US 23) | 1968 | 43,000 | Fair |
| US 23 (nbl) over Nor Southern Railroad | 1981 | 36,600 | Good |
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