US Bridges

I-185 Ramp over M-8049 Armour RD Exit 8

Good

Muscogee County, Georgia · North Central Columbus · Structure no. 000000021500840

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
160 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,100
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-185 Ramp over M-8049 Armour RD Exit 8 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-185 Ramp over M-8049 Armour RD Exit 8 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 11,100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,235 by 2031. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-185 Ramp
CrossesM-8049 Armour RD Exit 8
LocationNorth Central Columbus
RouteInterstate 185
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.51747, -84.95117
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,100 (2024)
Projected traffic17,235 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
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$682,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

About 11,100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

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

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.