US Bridges

I-185 over SR 22 Spur (exit 6)

Good

Muscogee County, Georgia · Macon R-C Columbus · Structure no. 000000021501610

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
326 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
73,500
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-185 over SR 22 Spur (exit 6) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-185 over SR 22 Spur (exit 6) in Muscogee County, Georgia. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 73,500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 106,590 by 2031. The structure is 326 ft (99.4 m) long and 111 ft wide.

CarriesI-185
CrossesSR 22 Spur (exit 6)
LocationMacon R-C Columbus
RouteInterstate 185
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.4829, -84.93949
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating36.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length326 ft (99.4 m)
Longest span190 ft (57.9 m)
Deck width111 ft (33.9 m)
Roadway width106 ft (32.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic73,500 (2024)
Projected traffic106,590 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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$4 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-185 over SR 22 Spur (exit 6) built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-185 over SR 22 Spur (exit 6) 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 over SR 22 Spur (exit 6) carry?

About 73,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is I-185 over SR 22 Spur (exit 6)?

The structure is 326 ft (99.4 m) long with a longest span of 190 ft (57.9 m) and a deck 111 ft wide.

Who owns I-185 over SR 22 Spur (exit 6)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.