US Bridges

Buena Vista Road over I-185 (sr 411) Exit 4

Good

Muscogee County, Georgia · Central Columbus · Structure no. 000000021550870

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
238 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
25,800
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Buena Vista Road over I-185 (sr 411) Exit 4 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Buena Vista Road over I-185 (sr 411) Exit 4 in Muscogee County, Georgia. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: new structure not yet open to traffic.

It carries about 25,800 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 37,825 by 2040. The structure is 238 ft (72.5 m) long and 118 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesBuena Vista Road
CrossesI-185 (sr 411) Exit 4
LocationCentral Columbus
RouteCity Street 8042
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.46217, -84.92912
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusNew structure not yet open to traffic
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating40.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length238 ft (72.5 m)
Longest span124 ft (37.8 m)
Deck width118 ft (36 m)
Roadway width102 ft (31.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,800 (2024)
Projected traffic37,825 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$31.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Buena Vista Road over I-185 (sr 411) Exit 4 built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is Buena Vista Road over I-185 (sr 411) Exit 4 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Buena Vista Road over I-185 (sr 411) Exit 4 carry?

About 25,800 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Buena Vista Road over I-185 (sr 411) Exit 4?

The structure is 238 ft (72.5 m) long with a longest span of 124 ft (37.8 m) and a deck 118 ft wide.

Who owns Buena Vista Road over I-185 (sr 411) Exit 4?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.