I-85 over Buffalo Creek

Good Condition23 years old57,300 vehicles/day

Location

StateSouth Carolina
CountyCherokee
Location7.5 Mi NE Of Gaffney
CarriesI-85
CrossesBuffalo Creek
Coordinates35.13037, -81.54527

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionGood
Deck8 (Very Good)
Superstructure8 (Very Good)
Substructure8 (Very Good)
Channel/Waterway8 (Very Good)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel Continuous
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length372.0 ft (113.4 m)
Max Span144.0 ft (43.9 m)
Deck Width117.1 ft (35.7 m)
Deck Area4048.4 sq m
Main Spans3
Year Built2003

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic57,300 (2023)
Truck Traffic25%
Lanes On Bridge6

Inspection & Ownership

Last InspectionOctober 2023
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number000000000002485

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