I-185 over Bull Creek
GoodMuscogee County, Georgia · 3.5 MI NE of Columbus · Structure no. 000000021500550
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old, rebuilt 1998
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 280 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 64,400
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-185 over Bull Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-185 over Bull Creek in Muscogee County, Georgia. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 56 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 64,400 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 96,600 by 2031. The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long and 128 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 over Bull Creek built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.
What condition is I-185 over Bull 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does I-185 over Bull Creek carry?
About 64,400 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is I-185 over Bull Creek?
The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 128 ft wide.
Who owns I-185 over Bull Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.