I-85 over Trib Laurel Crk
PoorGreenville County, South Carolina · 4.9 MI E of Greenville · Structure no. 000000000003290
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 23 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 113,800
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-85 over Trib Laurel Crk is a concrete culvert carrying I-85 over Trib Laurel Crk in Greenville County, South Carolina. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older than the South Carolina average of 48 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 113,800 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 162,734 by 2043. The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long and 166 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-85 over Trib Laurel Crk built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is I-85 over Trib Laurel Crk in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.
How much traffic does I-85 over Trib Laurel Crk carry?
About 113,800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is I-85 over Trib Laurel Crk?
The structure is 23 ft (6.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 166 ft wide.
Who owns I-85 over Trib Laurel Crk?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.