I-85 Sbl over Brushy Creek
FairAnderson County, South Carolina · 8.0MI N of Williamston · Structure no. 000000000002287
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old, rebuilt 1987
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 180 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 44,900
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-85 Sbl over Brushy Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying I-85 Sbl over Brushy Creek in Anderson County, South Carolina. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 69 years old, older than the South Carolina average of 48 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 44,900 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 64,207 by 2043. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 I-85 Sbl over Brushy Creek built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.
What condition is I-85 Sbl over Brushy 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does I-85 Sbl over Brushy Creek carry?
About 44,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.
How long is I-85 Sbl over Brushy Creek?
The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.
Who owns I-85 Sbl over Brushy Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.