I-85 SB over Brushy Creek
GoodGreenville County, South Carolina · 1NI S of Greenville · Structure no. 000000000009180
- Built
- 1998
- 27 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 137 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 54,250
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-85 SB over Brushy Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-85 SB over Brushy Creek in Greenville County, South Carolina. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 54,250 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 77,578 by 2043. The structure is 137 ft (41.9 m) long and 61 ft wide.
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-85 SB over Brushy Creek built?
It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.
What condition is I-85 SB over Brushy 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does I-85 SB over Brushy Creek carry?
About 54,250 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is I-85 SB over Brushy Creek?
The structure is 137 ft (41.9 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.3 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.
Who owns I-85 SB over Brushy Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.