US Bridges

SR 1 Loop (sbl) over Nor Southern Railroad

Good

Floyd County, Georgia · E Rome Bypass Sbl · Structure no. 000000011501160

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
184 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,000
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 1 Loop (sbl) over Nor Southern Railroad is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 1 Loop (sbl) over Nor Southern Railroad in Floyd County, Georgia. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 14,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,410 by 2032. The structure is 184 ft (56.1 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR 1 Loop (sbl)
CrossesNor Southern Railroad
LocationE Rome Bypass Sbl
RouteState Highway 1
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.28364, -85.13139
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.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length184 ft (56.1 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,000 (2024)
Projected traffic19,410 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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$1.1 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 1 Loop (sbl) over Nor Southern Railroad built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 1 Loop (sbl) over Nor Southern Railroad 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 (sbl) over Nor Southern Railroad carry?

About 14,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 1 Loop (sbl) over Nor Southern Railroad?

The structure is 184 ft (56.1 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns SR 1 Loop (sbl) over Nor Southern Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.