US Bridges

Warm Springs Conn over SR 85 (us 27 Alt)

Good

Muscogee County, Georgia · Columbus Uab · Structure no. 000000021501660

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
230 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
16,300
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Warm Springs Conn over SR 85 (us 27 Alt) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Warm Springs Conn over SR 85 (us 27 Alt) in Muscogee County, Georgia. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 16,300 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,990 by 2031. The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long and 91 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesWarm Springs Conn
CrossesSR 85 (us 27 Alt)
LocationColumbus Uab
RouteCity Street 8059
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.51888, -84.91486
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 inspectionJuly 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 rating86 US tons
Inventory rating51.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length230 ft (70.1 m)
Longest span118 ft (36 m)
Deck width91 ft (27.8 m)
Roadway width88 ft (26.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,300 (2024)
Projected traffic24,990 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-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$2.5 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Warm Springs Conn over SR 85 (us 27 Alt) built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Warm Springs Conn over SR 85 (us 27 Alt) 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Warm Springs Conn over SR 85 (us 27 Alt) carry?

About 16,300 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Warm Springs Conn over SR 85 (us 27 Alt)?

The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long with a longest span of 118 ft (36 m) and a deck 91 ft wide.

Who owns Warm Springs Conn over SR 85 (us 27 Alt)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.