US Bridges

Sc 92 over I-385

Fair

Laurens County, South Carolina · 9.0 MI NW of Laurens · Structure no. 000000000002778

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
212 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
700
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 92 over I-385 is a concrete tee beam carrying Sc 92 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 700 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,022 by 2043. The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSc 92
CrossesI-385
Location9.0 MI NW of Laurens
RouteState Highway 92
Coordinates34.61663, -82.08311
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.5 US tons
Inventory rating28.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length212 ft (64.6 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic700 (2023)
Projected traffic1,022 by 2043
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 92 over I-385 built?

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

What condition is Sc 92 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 92 over I-385 carry?

About 700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Sc 92 over I-385?

The structure is 212 ft (64.6 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 92 over I-385?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.