US Bridges

SR 1 Loop over Oostanaula River

Good

Floyd County, Georgia · 2 MI N of Rome · Structure no. 000000011501040

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
402 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
25,500
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 1 Loop over Oostanaula River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 1 Loop over Oostanaula River in Floyd County, Georgia. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 25,500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 41,730 by 2032. The structure is 402 ft (122.5 m) long and 85 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR 1 Loop
CrossesOostanaula River
Location2 MI N of Rome
RouteState Highway 1
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.28168, -85.17282
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.9 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length402 ft (122.5 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width85 ft (26 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,500 (2024)
Projected traffic41,730 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
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$3.6 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 1 Loop over Oostanaula River built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 1 Loop over Oostanaula River 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does SR 1 Loop over Oostanaula River carry?

About 25,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 1 Loop over Oostanaula River?

The structure is 402 ft (122.5 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.

Who owns SR 1 Loop over Oostanaula River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.