I-185 (sbl) over Mountain Oak Creek
GoodHarris County, Georgia · 1.5 MI S of Whitesville · Structure no. 000000014500480
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 288 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 28,500
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-185 (sbl) over Mountain Oak Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-185 (sbl) over Mountain Oak Creek 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 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 28,500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,830 by 2032. The structure is 288 ft (87.8 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-185 (sbl) over Mountain Oak Creek built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is I-185 (sbl) over Mountain Oak Creek 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 I-185 (sbl) over Mountain Oak Creek carry?
About 28,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is I-185 (sbl) over Mountain Oak Creek?
The structure is 288 ft (87.8 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns I-185 (sbl) over Mountain Oak Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.