US Bridges

I-185 (sbl) over S-2651 L. Blue Springs R

Fair

Harris County, Georgia · 8.5 MI Wsw of Hamilton · Structure no. 000000014500440

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
147 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
26,500
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-185 (sbl) over S-2651 L. Blue Springs R is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-185 (sbl) over S-2651 L. Blue Springs R in Harris County, Georgia. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, younger than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 26,500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,560 by 2032. The structure is 147 ft (44.8 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-185 (sbl)
CrossesS-2651 L. Blue Springs R
Location8.5 MI Wsw of Hamilton
RouteInterstate 185
CountyHarris County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.70639, -85.01101
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 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 rating50.9 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length147 ft (44.8 m)
Longest span89 ft (27.1 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,500 (2024)
Projected traffic34,560 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
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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$862,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-185 (sbl) over S-2651 L. Blue Springs R built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-185 (sbl) over S-2651 L. Blue Springs R in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does I-185 (sbl) over S-2651 L. Blue Springs R carry?

About 26,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is I-185 (sbl) over S-2651 L. Blue Springs R?

The structure is 147 ft (44.8 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.1 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns I-185 (sbl) over S-2651 L. Blue Springs R?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.