US Bridges

I-85 NB over Brushy Creek

Good

Greenville County, South Carolina · 1MI S of Greenville · Structure no. 000000000009320

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 NB over Brushy Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-85 NB 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 (41.7 m) long and 73 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-85 NB
CrossesBrushy Creek
Location1MI S of Greenville
RouteInterstate 85
CountyGreenville County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates34.79465, -82.38851
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.4 US tons
Inventory rating47.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length137 ft (41.7 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width73 ft (22.1 m)
Roadway width70 ft (21.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic54,250 (2023)
Projected traffic77,578 by 2043
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-85 NB over Brushy Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-85 NB 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 NB over Brushy Creek carry?

About 54,250 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is I-85 NB over Brushy Creek?

The structure is 137 ft (41.7 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 73 ft wide.

Who owns I-85 NB over Brushy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.