Sc 185 over Bear Creek
FairAnderson County, South Carolina · 10.1 MI SE of Anderson · Structure no. 000000000003165
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 23 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,950
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sc 185 over Bear Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Sc 185 over Bear Creek in Anderson County, South Carolina. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 1,950 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,847 by 2043. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sc 185 over Bear Creek built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sc 185 over Bear 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 Sc 185 over Bear Creek carry?
About 1,950 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is Sc 185 over Bear Creek?
The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.
Who owns Sc 185 over Bear Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.