US Bridges

I-85 NB over Hurricane Creek

Fair

Anderson County, South Carolina · 6.0MI NW of Anderson · Structure no. 000000000003782

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
54,300
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-85 NB over Hurricane Creek is a concrete culvert carrying I-85 NB over Hurricane Creek in Anderson County, South Carolina. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 54,300 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 173 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesI-85 NB
CrossesHurricane Creek
Location6.0MI NW of Anderson
RouteInterstate 85
CountyAnderson County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates34.57425, -82.70519
Functional classUrban 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85.3 US tons
Inventory rating65.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width173 ft (52.7 m)
Roadway width103 ft (31.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic54,300 (2023)
Projected traffic—
Trucks27%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-85 NB over Hurricane Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-85 NB over Hurricane 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 NB over Hurricane Creek carry?

About 54,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is I-85 NB over Hurricane Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 173 ft wide.

Who owns I-85 NB over Hurricane Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.