US Bridges

I-85 NB over Little Beaverdam Creek

Fair

Anderson County, South Carolina · 12.3MI NW of Anderson · Structure no. 000000000003571

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
45,900
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-85 NB over Little Beaverdam Creek is a concrete culvert carrying I-85 NB over Little Beaverdam Creek in Anderson County, South Carolina. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 45,900 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 201 ft wide.

CarriesI-85 NB
CrossesLittle Beaverdam Creek
Location12.3MI NW of Anderson
RouteInterstate 85
Coordinates34.51944, -82.86561
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating65.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width201 ft (61.3 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45,900 (2023)
Projected traffic—
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-85 NB over Little Beaverdam Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-85 NB over Little Beaverdam 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does I-85 NB over Little Beaverdam Creek carry?

About 45,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is I-85 NB over Little Beaverdam Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 201 ft wide.

Who owns I-85 NB over Little Beaverdam Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.