US Bridges

I-185 over M-8050 Airport Thruway

Good

Muscogee County, Georgia · N Central Columbus Exit 8 · Structure no. 000000021500720

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
230 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
68,800
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-185 over M-8050 Airport Thruway is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-185 over M-8050 Airport Thruway 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 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 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 74,505 by 2031. The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long and 115 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-185
CrossesM-8050 Airport Thruway
LocationN Central Columbus Exit 8
RouteInterstate 185
CountyMuscogee County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.5193, -84.95316
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length230 ft (70.1 m)
Longest span160 ft (48.8 m)
Deck width115 ft (34.9 m)
Roadway width109 ft (33.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic68,800 (2024)
Projected traffic74,505 by 2031
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure6
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$2.8 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-185 over M-8050 Airport Thruway built?

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

What condition is I-185 over M-8050 Airport Thruway 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-8050 Airport Thruway carry?

About 68,800 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is I-185 over M-8050 Airport Thruway?

The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long with a longest span of 160 ft (48.8 m) and a deck 115 ft wide.

Who owns I-185 over M-8050 Airport Thruway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.