US Bridges

SR 1 Cw/Sb Loop over SR 53

Good

Floyd County, Georgia · 6 MI N of Cave Springs · Structure no. 000000011550960

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
192 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,020
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 1 Cw/Sb Loop over SR 53 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 1 Cw/Sb Loop over SR 53 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 6,020 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,905 by 2032. The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR 1 Cw/Sb Loop
CrossesSR 53
Location6 MI N of Cave Springs
RouteState Highway 1
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.17112, -85.21853
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.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length192 ft (58.5 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,020 (2024)
Projected traffic1,905 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 Cw/Sb Loop over SR 53 built?

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

What condition is SR 1 Cw/Sb Loop over SR 53 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 SR 1 Cw/Sb Loop over SR 53 carry?

About 6,020 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 1 Cw/Sb Loop over SR 53?

The structure is 192 ft (58.5 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns SR 1 Cw/Sb Loop over SR 53?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.