US Bridges

I-385 Ramp over Richland Creek

Good

Greenville County, South Carolina · City of Greenville · Structure no. 000000000009770

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
90 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
11,100
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-385 Ramp over Richland Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying I-385 Ramp over Richland Creek in Greenville County, South Carolina. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 11,100 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,419 by 2043. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 31 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-385 Ramp
CrossesRichland Creek
LocationCity of Greenville
RouteInterstate 385
CountyGreenville County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates34.85367, -82.38307
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating52.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,100 (2023)
Projected traffic25,419 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
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 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 Ramp over Richland Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-385 Ramp over Richland 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 July 2023.

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

About 11,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is I-385 Ramp over Richland Creek?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns I-385 Ramp over Richland Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.