US Bridges

SR1 Cw/Sb Loop over Norfolk Southern RR

Good

Floyd County, Georgia · 8.7 M West of Rome · Structure no. 000000011551140

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
176 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,470
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1 Cw/Sb Loop over Norfolk Southern RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1 Cw/Sb Loop over Norfolk Southern RR in Floyd County, Georgia. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 176 ft (53.6 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesSR1 Cw/Sb Loop
CrossesNorfolk Southern RR
Location8.7 M West of Rome
RouteState Highway 1
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.25834, -85.31766
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length176 ft (53.6 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 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
CrossesRailroad
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$23.4 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1 Cw/Sb Loop over Norfolk Southern RR built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1 Cw/Sb Loop over Norfolk Southern RR 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 SR1 Cw/Sb Loop over Norfolk Southern RR carry?

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

How long is SR1 Cw/Sb Loop over Norfolk Southern RR?

The structure is 176 ft (53.6 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns SR1 Cw/Sb Loop over Norfolk Southern RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.