US Bridges

US 27 / SR 1 over I-185 (sr 411) at 8.96

Fair

Muscogee County, Georgia · NW Columbus · Structure no. 000000021500080

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
366 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
27,900
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 27 / SR 1 over I-185 (sr 411) at 8.96 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 27 / SR 1 over I-185 (sr 411) at 8.96 in Muscogee County, Georgia. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, older 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 27,900 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 37,110 by 2031. The structure is 366 ft (111.6 m) long and 121 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 27 / SR 1
CrossesI-185 (sr 411) at 8.96
LocationNW Columbus
RouteU.S. Route 27
CountyMuscogee County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.52825, -84.95949
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 inspectionAugust 2024
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 rating49.9 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length366 ft (111.6 m)
Longest span134 ft (40.8 m)
Deck width121 ft (37 m)
Roadway width119 ft (36.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,900 (2024)
Projected traffic37,110 by 2031
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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$3.3 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 27 / SR 1 over I-185 (sr 411) at 8.96 built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 27 / SR 1 over I-185 (sr 411) at 8.96 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does US 27 / SR 1 over I-185 (sr 411) at 8.96 carry?

About 27,900 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US 27 / SR 1 over I-185 (sr 411) at 8.96?

The structure is 366 ft (111.6 m) long with a longest span of 134 ft (40.8 m) and a deck 121 ft wide.

Who owns US 27 / SR 1 over I-185 (sr 411) at 8.96?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.