SR 85 Alt over Cold Springs Branch
GoodMeriwether County, Georgia · 3 MI N of Warm Springs · Structure no. 000000019900380
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 108 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,900
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 85 Alt over Cold Springs Branch is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 85 Alt over Cold Springs Branch in Meriwether County, Georgia. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, older 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 1,900 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,950 by 2031. The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 85 Alt over Cold Springs Branch built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 85 Alt over Cold Springs Branch 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does SR 85 Alt over Cold Springs Branch carry?
About 1,900 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is SR 85 Alt over Cold Springs Branch?
The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns SR 85 Alt over Cold Springs Branch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.