US Bridges

I-385 over Trib to Richland Creek

Fair

Greenville County, South Carolina · City of Greenville · Structure no. 000000000003876

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
71,600
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-385 over Trib to Richland Creek is a concrete culvert carrying I-385 over Trib to Richland Creek in Greenville County, South Carolina. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 2002, 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 5 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 71,600 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 102,388 by 2043. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long and 150 ft wide.

CarriesI-385
CrossesTrib to Richland Creek
LocationCity of Greenville
RouteInterstate 385
Coordinates34.85424, -82.38236
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating107.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width150 ft (45.7 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic71,600 (2023)
Projected traffic102,388 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure10
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-385 over Trib to Richland Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is I-385 over Trib to Richland 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does I-385 over Trib to Richland Creek carry?

About 71,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is I-385 over Trib to Richland Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 150 ft wide.

Who owns I-385 over Trib to Richland Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.