US Bridges

SR 1 Loop over Prentis CR Trib.

Good

Floyd County, Georgia · 7 MI N of Cave Springs · Structure no. 000000011551000

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,020
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 1 Loop over Prentis CR Trib. is a concrete culvert carrying SR 1 Loop over Prentis CR 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 6,020 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 10 by 2032. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 1 Loop
CrossesPrentis CR Trib.
Location7 MI N of Cave Springs
RouteState Highway 1
CountyFloyd County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.16366, -85.20541
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,020 (2024)
Projected traffic10 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
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$290,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 1 Loop over Prentis CR Trib. built?

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

What condition is SR 1 Loop over Prentis CR 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does SR 1 Loop over Prentis CR Trib. carry?

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

How long is SR 1 Loop over Prentis CR Trib.?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns SR 1 Loop over Prentis CR Trib.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.