I-185 over Lindsey Creek
FairMuscogee County, Georgia · 3 MI NE of Columbus · Structure no. 000000021500610
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old, rebuilt 1989
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 258 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 73,500
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-185 over Lindsey Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying I-185 over Lindsey Creek in Muscogee County, Georgia. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 1989, 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 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 73,500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 106,590 by 2031. The structure is 258 ft (78.6 m) long and 111 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Lindsey Creek built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.
What condition is I-185 over Lindsey Creek 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 I-185 over Lindsey Creek carry?
About 73,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is I-185 over Lindsey Creek?
The structure is 258 ft (78.6 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 111 ft wide.
Who owns I-185 over Lindsey Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.