US Bridges

Sc 85 NB over Lawson Fork Creek

Good

Spartanburg County, South Carolina · 3.2 MI N of Spartanburg · Structure no. 000000000010340

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
261 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,050
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 85 NB over Lawson Fork Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sc 85 NB over Lawson Fork Creek in Spartanburg County, South Carolina. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 8,050 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,317 by 2043. The structure is 261 ft (79.6 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSc 85 NB
CrossesLawson Fork Creek
Location3.2 MI N of Spartanburg
RouteState Highway 85
Coordinates34.99807, -81.93746
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.5 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length261 ft (79.6 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width49 ft (15 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,050 (2023)
Projected traffic12,317 by 2043
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sc 85 NB over Lawson Fork Creek built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sc 85 NB 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 Sc 85 NB over Lawson Fork Creek carry?

About 8,050 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Sc 85 NB over Lawson Fork Creek?

The structure is 261 ft (79.6 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 85 NB over Lawson Fork Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.