US Bridges

SR 1 Loop over Little Dry Creek

Good

Floyd County, Georgia · 2 MI N of Rome · Structure no. 000000011501170

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
23,800
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 1 Loop over Little Dry Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR 1 Loop over Little Dry Creek in Floyd County, Georgia. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 23,800 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,985 by 2032. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSR 1 Loop
CrossesLittle Dry Creek
Location2 MI N of Rome
RouteState Highway 1
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.28168, -85.19349
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,800 (2024)
Projected traffic29,985 by 2032
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$384,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 1 Loop over Little Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 1 Loop over Little Dry Creek 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 Little Dry Creek carry?

About 23,800 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 1 Loop over Little Dry Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m).

Who owns SR 1 Loop over Little Dry Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.