US Bridges

I-185 over Turkey Creek

Fair

Troup County, Georgia · 10.6 MI SE of Lagrange · Structure no. 000000028500740

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
24,100
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-185 over Turkey Creek is a concrete culvert carrying I-185 over Turkey Creek in Troup County, Georgia. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 24,100 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,520 by 2032. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

Location

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CarriesI-185
CrossesTurkey Creek
Location10.6 MI SE of Lagrange
RouteInterstate 185
CountyTroup County
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.90251, -84.9479
Functional classRural 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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,100 (2024)
Projected traffic26,520 by 2032
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 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$299,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-185 over Turkey Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-185 over Turkey Creek 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does I-185 over Turkey Creek carry?

About 24,100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is I-185 over Turkey Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns I-185 over Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.