US Bridges

I-385 SB over US 221 & S.C.L. RR

Fair

Laurens County, South Carolina · 3.8 MI N of Laurens · Structure no. 000000000003011

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
304 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
13,250
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-385 SB over US 221 & S.C.L. RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-385 SB over US 221 & S.C.L. RR in Laurens County, South Carolina. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 66 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 13,250 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,188 by 2043. The structure is 304 ft (92.7 m) long and 47 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-385 SB
CrossesUS 221 & S.C.L. RR
Location3.8 MI N of Laurens
RouteInterstate 385
CountyLaurens County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates34.55321, -82.00654
Functional classRural 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating50.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length304 ft (92.7 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,250 (2023)
Projected traffic23,188 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 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 SB over US 221 & S.C.L. RR built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is I-385 SB over US 221 & S.C.L. RR 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does I-385 SB over US 221 & S.C.L. RR carry?

About 13,250 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is I-385 SB over US 221 & S.C.L. RR?

The structure is 304 ft (92.7 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns I-385 SB over US 221 & S.C.L. RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.