US Bridges

I-185 over M-8000 Old Cusseta RD

Fair

Muscogee County, Georgia · 6.8 Mi. SE of Columbus · Structure no. 000000021550700

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
202 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
41,600
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-185 over M-8000 Old Cusseta RD is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-185 over M-8000 Old Cusseta RD in Muscogee County, Georgia. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 years old, younger than the Georgia average of 47.5 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 41,600 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 61,500 by 2031. The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long and 124 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-185
CrossesM-8000 Old Cusseta RD
Location6.8 Mi. SE of Columbus
RouteInterstate 185
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.43016, -84.9264
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 rating62.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length202 ft (61.6 m)
Longest span124 ft (37.8 m)
Deck width124 ft (37.9 m)
Roadway width120 ft (36.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic41,600 (2024)
Projected traffic61,500 by 2031
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure6
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
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-185 over M-8000 Old Cusseta RD built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-185 over M-8000 Old Cusseta RD in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does I-185 over M-8000 Old Cusseta RD carry?

About 41,600 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is I-185 over M-8000 Old Cusseta RD?

The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long with a longest span of 124 ft (37.8 m) and a deck 124 ft wide.

Who owns I-185 over M-8000 Old Cusseta RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.