US Bridges

Warm Springs RD over I-185- I-185 Ramp

Good

Muscogee County, Georgia · JCT I-185 @ M-8016-C Colu · Structure no. 000000021500920

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
327 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
16,000
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Warm Springs RD over I-185- I-185 Ramp is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Warm Springs RD over I-185- I-185 Ramp in Muscogee County, Georgia. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 56 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 16,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,780 by 2031. The structure is 327 ft (99.7 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesWarm Springs RD
CrossesI-185- I-185 Ramp
LocationJCT I-185 @ M-8016-C Colu
RouteCity Street 8016
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.50438, -84.94897
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length327 ft (99.7 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.5 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,000 (2024)
Projected traffic24,780 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$3.5 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Warm Springs RD over I-185- I-185 Ramp built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is Warm Springs RD over I-185- I-185 Ramp 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 Warm Springs RD over I-185- I-185 Ramp carry?

About 16,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Warm Springs RD over I-185- I-185 Ramp?

The structure is 327 ft (99.7 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns Warm Springs RD over I-185- I-185 Ramp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.