I-185 over Polecat Creek
FairTroup County, Georgia · 8 MI SE of Lagrange · Structure no. 000000028500750
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 41 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 24,100
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-185 over Polecat Creek is a concrete culvert carrying I-185 over Polecat Creek in Troup County, Georgia. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, older 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 41 ft (12.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-185 over Polecat Creek built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.
What condition is I-185 over Polecat 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 Polecat Creek carry?
About 24,100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is I-185 over Polecat Creek?
The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m).
Who owns I-185 over Polecat Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.