I-185 over Roaring Branch
FairMuscogee County, Georgia · 0.8 MI N SR 1-N Columbu · Structure no. 000000021500780
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old, rebuilt 1984
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 22 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 54,600
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-185 over Roaring Branch is a concrete culvert carrying I-185 over Roaring Branch in Muscogee County, Georgia. It was built in 1977 and reconstructed in 1984, 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 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 54,600 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 74,505 by 2031. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-185 over Roaring Branch built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1984.
What condition is I-185 over Roaring Branch 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 Roaring Branch carry?
About 54,600 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is I-185 over Roaring Branch?
The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).
Who owns I-185 over Roaring Branch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.