US Bridges

State Route 1 Loop over State Route 20

Good

Floyd County, Georgia · 8.7 Miles West of Rome · Structure no. 000000011551150

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

About this bridge

State Route 1 Loop over State Route 20 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying State Route 1 Loop over State Route 20 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 238 ft (72.5 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesState Route 1 Loop
CrossesState Route 20
Location8.7 Miles West of Rome
RouteState Highway 1
StateGeorgia
Coordinates34.26164, -85.31879
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length238 ft (72.5 m)
Longest span127 ft (38.7 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.4 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,470 (2024)
Projected traffic3,375 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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$31.7 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was State Route 1 Loop over State Route 20 built?

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

What condition is State Route 1 Loop over State Route 20 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 State Route 1 Loop over State Route 20 carry?

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

How long is State Route 1 Loop over State Route 20?

The structure is 238 ft (72.5 m) long with a longest span of 127 ft (38.7 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns State Route 1 Loop over State Route 20?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.