Sc 185 over Rocky River
GoodPosted for loadAnderson County, South Carolina · 7.9 MI SE of Anderson · Structure no. 000000000001593
- Built
- 1949
- 76 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 210 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,950
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sc 185 over Rocky River is a concrete tee beam carrying Sc 185 over Rocky River in Anderson County, South Carolina. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 years old, older than the South Carolina average of 48 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 1,950 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,399 by 2043. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sc 185 over Rocky River built?
It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sc 185 over Rocky River 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 Sc 185 over Rocky River carry?
About 1,950 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is Sc 185 over Rocky River?
The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Sc 185 over Rocky River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.