US Bridges

Sc 14 over I-385

Fair

Laurens County, South Carolina · 12.4 MI NW of Laurens · Structure no. 000000000002777

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
304 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
11,800
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 14 over I-385 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sc 14 over I-385 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 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 11,800 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,762 by 2043. The structure is 304 ft (92.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSc 14
CrossesI-385
Location12.4 MI NW of Laurens
RouteState Highway 14
CountyLaurens County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates34.64189, -82.14639
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
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 rating77.8 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length304 ft (92.7 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,800 (2023)
Projected traffic18,762 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Sc 14 over I-385 built?

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

What condition is Sc 14 over I-385 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Sc 14 over I-385 carry?

About 11,800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Sc 14 over I-385?

The structure is 304 ft (92.7 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 14 over I-385?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.