I-85 SB over Lawson Fork Creek
GoodSpartanburg County, South Carolina · 2.4 MI NW of Spartanburg · Structure no. 000000000008675
- Built
- 1993
- 32 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 468 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 42,450
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-85 SB over Lawson Fork Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-85 SB over Lawson Fork 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 42,450 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 53,063 by 2043. The structure is 468 ft (142.6 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-85 SB over Lawson Fork Creek built?
It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.
What condition is I-85 SB over Lawson Fork Creek 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does I-85 SB over Lawson Fork Creek carry?
About 42,450 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is I-85 SB over Lawson Fork Creek?
The structure is 468 ft (142.6 m) long with a longest span of 113 ft (34.4 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.
Who owns I-85 SB over Lawson Fork Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.