US Bridges

I-185 over Panther Creek

Good

Troup County, Georgia · 3 MI E of Lagrange · Structure no. 000000028500810

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
22,500
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-185 over Panther Creek is a concrete culvert carrying I-185 over Panther Creek in Troup County, Georgia. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, older 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 22,500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,775 by 2032. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesI-185
CrossesPanther Creek
Location3 MI E of Lagrange
RouteInterstate 185
StateGeorgia
Coordinates32.99881, -84.95344
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal 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 length31 ft (9.4 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 traffic22,500 (2024)
Projected traffic26,775 by 2032
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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$281,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-185 over Panther Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-185 over Panther 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 October 2023.

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

About 22,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is I-185 over Panther Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns I-185 over Panther Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.