US Bridges

I-185 Nbl Exit 14 over M-8072 Smith Road

Good

Muscogee County, Georgia · North Columbus · Structure no. 000000021500820

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
195 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
39,000
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-185 Nbl Exit 14 over M-8072 Smith Road is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying I-185 Nbl Exit 14 over M-8072 Smith Road in Muscogee County, Georgia. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 39,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 41,565 by 2031. The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-185 Nbl Exit 14
CrossesM-8072 Smith Road
LocationNorth Columbus
RouteInterstate 185
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.60338, -84.95211
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length195 ft (59.4 m)
Longest span195 ft (59.4 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic39,000 (2024)
Projected traffic41,565 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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$1.1 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-185 Nbl Exit 14 over M-8072 Smith Road built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-185 Nbl Exit 14 over M-8072 Smith Road 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 Nbl Exit 14 over M-8072 Smith Road carry?

About 39,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is I-185 Nbl Exit 14 over M-8072 Smith Road?

The structure is 195 ft (59.4 m) long with a longest span of 195 ft (59.4 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns I-185 Nbl Exit 14 over M-8072 Smith Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.