US Bridges

I-385 over Sc 14 CSX RR CO RD

Fair

Laurens County, South Carolina · 15.1 MI NW of Laurens · Structure no. 000000000002772

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
325 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
46,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-385 over Sc 14 CSX RR CO RD is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-385 over Sc 14 CSX RR CO RD in Laurens County, South Carolina. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 46,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 65,780 by 2043. The structure is 325 ft (99.1 m) long and 63 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-385
CrossesSc 14 CSX RR CO RD
Location15.1 MI NW of Laurens
RouteInterstate 385
CountyLaurens County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates34.66863, -82.18172
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length325 ft (99.1 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.1 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic46,000 (2023)
Projected traffic65,780 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-385 over Sc 14 CSX RR CO RD built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-385 over Sc 14 CSX RR CO RD 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does I-385 over Sc 14 CSX RR CO RD carry?

About 46,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is I-385 over Sc 14 CSX RR CO RD?

The structure is 325 ft (99.1 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns I-385 over Sc 14 CSX RR CO RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.