I-85 over Brushy Creek
FairGreenville County, South Carolina · 5.0 MI SW Greer · Structure no. 000000000003875
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 51 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 120,200
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-85 over Brushy Creek is a concrete culvert carrying I-85 over Brushy Creek in Greenville 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 120,200 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 171,886 by 2043. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 220 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 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Brushy Creek built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.
What condition is I-85 over Brushy 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does I-85 over Brushy Creek carry?
About 120,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is I-85 over Brushy Creek?
The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 220 ft wide.
Who owns I-85 over Brushy Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.