US Bridges

I-185 over M-8049 Armour RD Exit 8

Good

Muscogee County, Georgia · Central Columbus · Structure no. 000000021500700

Built
1978
47 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
167 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
68,800
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-185 over M-8049 Armour RD Exit 8 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-185 over M-8049 Armour RD Exit 8 in Muscogee County, Georgia. It was built in 1978 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 47 years old, younger 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 167 ft (50.9 m) long and 142 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-185
CrossesM-8049 Armour RD Exit 8
LocationCentral Columbus
RouteInterstate 185
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.5172, -84.95146
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length167 ft (50.9 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.7 m)
Deck width142 ft (43.2 m)
Roadway width136 ft (41.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic68,800 (2024)
Projected traffic99,870 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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$2.3 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-185 over M-8049 Armour RD Exit 8 built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is I-185 over M-8049 Armour RD Exit 8 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 M-8049 Armour RD Exit 8 carry?

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

How long is I-185 over M-8049 Armour RD Exit 8?

The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.7 m) and a deck 142 ft wide.

Who owns I-185 over M-8049 Armour RD Exit 8?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.