US Bridges

SR1 Cw/Sb Loop over Coosa River Trib.

Good

Floyd County, Georgia · 7 MI N of Cave Springs · Structure no. 000000011550930

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
375 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,920
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1 Cw/Sb Loop over Coosa River Trib. is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1 Cw/Sb Loop over Coosa River Trib. in Floyd County, Georgia. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 1,920 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,905 by 2032. The structure is 375 ft (114.3 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR1 Cw/Sb Loop
CrossesCoosa River Trib.
Location7 MI N of Cave Springs
RouteState Highway 1
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.18163, -85.24181
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 rating78.9 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length375 ft (114.3 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,920 (2024)
Projected traffic1,905 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$2.2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1 Cw/Sb Loop over Coosa River Trib. built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1 Cw/Sb Loop over Coosa River Trib. 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does SR1 Cw/Sb Loop over Coosa River Trib. carry?

About 1,920 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR1 Cw/Sb Loop over Coosa River Trib.?

The structure is 375 ft (114.3 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns SR1 Cw/Sb Loop over Coosa River Trib.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.