US Bridges

SR 1 Loop (nbl) over Etowah River

Good

Floyd County, Georgia · 3.5 MI E of Rome · Structure no. 000000011501130

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
630 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
14,400
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 1 Loop (nbl) over Etowah River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 1 Loop (nbl) over Etowah River in Floyd County, Georgia. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 14,400 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,155 by 2032. The structure is 630 ft (192 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR 1 Loop (nbl)
CrossesEtowah River
Location3.5 MI E of Rome
RouteState Highway 1
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.232, -85.11666
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 inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.9 US tons
Inventory rating36.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length630 ft (192 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,400 (2024)
Projected traffic19,155 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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$3.7 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 1 Loop (nbl) over Etowah River built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 1 Loop (nbl) over Etowah 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does SR 1 Loop (nbl) over Etowah River carry?

About 14,400 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 1 Loop (nbl) over Etowah River?

The structure is 630 ft (192 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns SR 1 Loop (nbl) over Etowah River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.