US Bridges

SR 1 Cw/Sb Loop over Coosa River

Good

Floyd County, Georgia · 6.5 M SW of Rome · Structure no. 000000011551040

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
540 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
6,470
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 1 Cw/Sb Loop over Coosa River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 1 Cw/Sb Loop over Coosa River in Floyd County, Georgia. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 6,470 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 Cw/Sb Loop
CrossesCoosa River
Location6.5 M SW of Rome
RouteState Highway 1
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.20592, -85.27785
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 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88 US tons
Inventory rating39.9 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 width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,470 (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$71.9 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 1 Cw/Sb Loop over Coosa River built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

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

About 6,470 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is SR 1 Cw/Sb 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 Cw/Sb Loop over Coosa River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.