I-85 Sbl over Hurricane Creek
FairAnderson County, South Carolina · 5.1MI NW of Williamston · Structure no. 000000000004023
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 43 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 35,100
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-85 Sbl over Hurricane Creek is a concrete culvert carrying I-85 Sbl over Hurricane 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 35,100 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 47,385 by 2043. The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long and 110 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 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 Hurricane Creek built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.
What condition is I-85 Sbl 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 Sbl over Hurricane Creek carry?
About 35,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.
How long is I-85 Sbl over Hurricane Creek?
The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 110 ft wide.
Who owns I-85 Sbl over Hurricane Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.