US Bridges

I-185 over SR 85(US 27 Alt)(exit 7)

Good

Muscogee County, Georgia · SR 85- Central Columbus · Structure no. 000000021500670

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
155 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
68,800
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-185 over SR 85(US 27 Alt)(exit 7) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-185 over SR 85(US 27 Alt)(exit 7) 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 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 68,800 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 99,870 by 2031. The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long and 162 ft wide.

CarriesI-185
CrossesSR 85(US 27 Alt)(exit 7)
LocationSR 85- Central Columbus
RouteInterstate 185
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.50638, -84.94997
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.9 US tons
Inventory rating21.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length155 ft (47.2 m)
Longest span79 ft (24.1 m)
Deck width162 ft (49.3 m)
Roadway width156 ft (47.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic68,800 (2024)
Projected traffic99,870 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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$2.4 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-185 over SR 85(US 27 Alt)(exit 7) built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is I-185 over SR 85(US 27 Alt)(exit 7) 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does I-185 over SR 85(US 27 Alt)(exit 7) carry?

About 68,800 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is I-185 over SR 85(US 27 Alt)(exit 7)?

The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24.1 m) and a deck 162 ft wide.

Who owns I-185 over SR 85(US 27 Alt)(exit 7)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.