US Bridges

Sc 101 over I-385

Fair

Laurens County, South Carolina · 9.9 MI NW of Laurens · Structure no. 000000000002779

Built
1958
67 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
226 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,200
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 101 over I-385 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sc 101 over I-385 in Laurens County, South Carolina. It was built in 1958 and reconstructed in 2003, 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 4,200 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,132 by 2043. The structure is 226 ft (68.9 m) long and 32 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSc 101
CrossesI-385
Location9.9 MI NW of Laurens
RouteState Highway 101
CountyLaurens County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates34.62527, -82.09815
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length226 ft (68.9 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,200 (2023)
Projected traffic6,132 by 2043
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 101 over I-385 built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is Sc 101 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 101 over I-385 carry?

About 4,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Sc 101 over I-385?

The structure is 226 ft (68.9 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 101 over I-385?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.