US Bridges

Sc 9 over Sc 85

Poor

Spartanburg County, South Carolina · 2.0 MI N of Spartanburg · Structure no. 000000000002834

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
312 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
27,100
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 9 over Sc 85 is a concrete tee beam carrying Sc 9 over Sc 85 in Spartanburg 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 27,100 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 39,295 by 2043. The structure is 312 ft (95.1 m) long and 60 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSc 9
CrossesSc 85
Location2.0 MI N of Spartanburg
RouteState Highway 9
CountySpartanburg County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates34.99551, -81.94653
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.5 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 20
Structure length312 ft (95.1 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,100 (2023)
Projected traffic39,295 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Sc 9 over Sc 85 built?

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

What condition is Sc 9 over Sc 85 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.

How much traffic does Sc 9 over Sc 85 carry?

About 27,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Sc 9 over Sc 85?

The structure is 312 ft (95.1 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 9 over Sc 85?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.