I-185 Sbl over NS Railroad
GoodMuscogee County, Georgia · 0.5 MI N SR 1-NW Columb · Structure no. 000000021500750
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old, rebuilt 1983
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 313 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 22,300
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-185 Sbl over NS Railroad is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-185 Sbl over NS Railroad in Muscogee County, Georgia. It was built in 1977 and reconstructed in 1983, 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 22,300 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 74,505 by 2031. The structure is 313 ft (95.4 m) long and 87 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-185 Sbl over NS Railroad built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.
What condition is I-185 Sbl over NS Railroad 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 Sbl over NS Railroad carry?
About 22,300 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is I-185 Sbl over NS Railroad?
The structure is 313 ft (95.4 m) long with a longest span of 121 ft (36.9 m) and a deck 87 ft wide.
Who owns I-185 Sbl over NS Railroad?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.