I-85 over Big Shoally Creek
FairSpartanburg County, South Carolina · 2.4 MI N of Spartanburg · Structure no. 000000000008667
- Built
- 1993
- 32 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 48 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 70,900
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-85 over Big Shoally Creek is a concrete culvert carrying I-85 over Big Shoally Creek in Spartanburg County, South Carolina. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger 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 70,900 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 88,625 by 2043. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 150 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-85 over Big Shoally Creek built?
It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.
What condition is I-85 over Big Shoally Creek 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does I-85 over Big Shoally Creek carry?
About 70,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.
How long is I-85 over Big Shoally Creek?
The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 150 ft wide.
Who owns I-85 over Big Shoally Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.