US Bridges

I-385 over EB Lane of I-26

Good

Laurens County, South Carolina · 8.4 MI NE of Laurens · Structure no. 000000000003009

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
243 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
23,300
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-385 over EB Lane of I-26 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-385 over EB Lane of I-26 in Laurens County, South Carolina. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 23,300 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 40,775 by 2043. The structure is 243 ft (74.1 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-385
CrossesEB Lane of I-26
Location8.4 MI NE of Laurens
RouteInterstate 385
Coordinates34.51338, -81.87023
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.7 US tons
Inventory rating31.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length243 ft (74.1 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width49 ft (15 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,300 (2023)
Projected traffic40,775 by 2043
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-385 over EB Lane of I-26 built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-385 over EB Lane of I-26 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does I-385 over EB Lane of I-26 carry?

About 23,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is I-385 over EB Lane of I-26?

The structure is 243 ft (74.1 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns I-385 over EB Lane of I-26?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.