I-185 (nbl) over Flat Shoals Creek
GoodTroup County, Georgia · 7 MI SE of Lagrange · Structure no. 000000028500780
- Built
- 1979
- 46 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 422 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 24,100
- 2024 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-185 (nbl) over Flat Shoals Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-185 (nbl) over Flat Shoals Creek in Troup County, Georgia. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 24,100 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,520 by 2032. The structure is 422 ft (128.6 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-185 (nbl) over Flat Shoals Creek built?
It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.
What condition is I-185 (nbl) over Flat Shoals Creek 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does I-185 (nbl) over Flat Shoals Creek carry?
About 24,100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is I-185 (nbl) over Flat Shoals Creek?
The structure is 422 ft (128.6 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns I-185 (nbl) over Flat Shoals Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.