I-85 over Big Beaver Dam Creek
FairAnderson County, South Carolina · 5.5MI NW of Williamston · Structure no. 000000000004016
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 21 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 70,400
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-85 over Big Beaver Dam Creek is a concrete culvert carrying I-85 over Big Beaver Dam Creek in Anderson County, South Carolina. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 70,400 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 95,040 by 2043. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long and 129 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-85 over Big Beaver Dam Creek built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.
What condition is I-85 over Big Beaver Dam 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 February 2025.
How much traffic does I-85 over Big Beaver Dam Creek carry?
About 70,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is I-85 over Big Beaver Dam Creek?
The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 129 ft wide.
Who owns I-85 over Big Beaver Dam Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.