US Bridges

SR 1 Nb/Ccw Loop over Coosa River

Good

Floyd County, Georgia · 6.5 M SW of Rome · Structure no. 000000011550750

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
540 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
1,580
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 1 Nb/Ccw Loop over Coosa River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 1 Nb/Ccw Loop over Coosa River in Floyd County, Georgia. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 1,580 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,375 by 2032. The structure is 540 ft (164.6 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesSR 1 Nb/Ccw Loop
CrossesCoosa River
Location6.5 M SW of Rome
RouteState Highway 1
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.20592, -85.27808
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection7 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
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.9 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length540 ft (164.6 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 traffic1,580 (2024)
Projected traffic3,375 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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$3.2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 1 Nb/Ccw Loop over Coosa River built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 1 Nb/Ccw Loop over Coosa 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 Nb/Ccw Loop over Coosa River carry?

About 1,580 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 1 Nb/Ccw Loop over Coosa River?

The structure is 540 ft (164.6 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns SR 1 Nb/Ccw Loop over Coosa River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.