US Bridges

I-185 over Long Cane Creek

Fair

Troup County, Georgia · 4.7 MI E of Lagrange · Structure no. 000000028500840

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
21,000
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-185 over Long Cane Creek is a concrete culvert carrying I-185 over Long Cane 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 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 21,000 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,050 by 2032. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesI-185
CrossesLong Cane Creek
Location4.7 MI E of Lagrange
RouteInterstate 185
StateGeorgia
Coordinates33.02311, -84.95232
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,000 (2024)
Projected traffic25,050 by 2032
Trucks13%
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$263,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-185 over Long Cane Creek built?

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

What condition is I-185 over Long Cane 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 Long Cane Creek carry?

About 21,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is I-185 over Long Cane Creek?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns I-185 over Long Cane Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.