US Bridges

SR 85 over NS RR & RR Street

Good

Muscogee County, Georgia · West Central Columbus · Structure no. 000000021550510

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
900 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
13,500
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 85 over NS RR & RR Street is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 85 over NS RR & RR Street in Muscogee County, Georgia. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 13,500 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,060 by 2031. The structure is 900 ft (274.3 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR 85
CrossesNS RR & RR Street
LocationWest Central Columbus
RouteState Highway 85
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.47743, -84.99029
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating31 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length900 ft (274.3 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.2 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,500 (2024)
Projected traffic21,060 by 2031
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate 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$8.2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 85 over NS RR & RR Street built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 85 over NS RR & RR Street 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 SR 85 over NS RR & RR Street carry?

About 13,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR 85 over NS RR & RR Street?

The structure is 900 ft (274.3 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns SR 85 over NS RR & RR Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.