US Bridges

I-385 over Gilders Creek

Fair

Greenville County, South Carolina · 8.0 MI SE Greenville · Structure no. 000000000007459

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
87,600
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-385 over Gilders Creek is a concrete culvert carrying I-385 over Gilders Creek in Greenville County, South Carolina. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger 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 87,600 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 125,268 by 2043. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 330 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-385
CrossesGilders Creek
Location8.0 MI SE Greenville
RouteInterstate 385
CountyGreenville County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates34.78671, -82.28086
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating83.2 US tons
Inventory rating49.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width330 ft (100.6 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic87,600 (2023)
Projected traffic125,268 by 2043
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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 Gilders Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-385 over Gilders 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-385 over Gilders Creek carry?

About 87,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is I-385 over Gilders Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 330 ft wide.

Who owns I-385 over Gilders Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.