I-85 NB over Cherokee Creek
GoodCherokee County, South Carolina · 3.0 MI NE of Gaffney · Structure no. 000000000002916
- Built
- 2002
- 23 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 145 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 31,250
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-85 NB over Cherokee Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-85 NB over Cherokee Creek in Cherokee County, South Carolina. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger than the South Carolina average of 48 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 31,250 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 54,688 by 2043. The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-85 NB over Cherokee Creek built?
It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.
What condition is I-85 NB over Cherokee Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.
How much traffic does I-85 NB over Cherokee Creek carry?
About 31,250 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.
How long is I-85 NB over Cherokee Creek?
The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.7 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.
Who owns I-85 NB over Cherokee Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.