In 2024, Spartanburg County, South Carolina, partnered with IMS to complete a countywide automated pavement condition survey spanning over 1,800 centerline miles of roadway. Using advanced data collection and imaging technology, IMS delivered a comprehensive, high-accuracy assessment of pavement conditions, right-of-way (ROW) imagery, and performance metrics. The results now serve as a cornerstone for the County’s long-term asset management and maintenance planning—empowering officials with the insights needed to make data-driven infrastructure decisions.

To meet Spartanburg’s growing infrastructure demands and resource constraints, IMS deployed its IrisPRO Pave™ system, featuring LCMS-2 sensors, dual line-laser profilers, high-resolution ROW cameras, and GPS-based geolocation. Pavement distress indicators such as cracking, rutting, and roughness were captured in a single synchronized pass and rigorously processed using Connect™ for quality control. Through IMS’ cloud-based platform Inform™, County staff gained on-demand access to pavement imagery, condition data, and interactive visualizations—without requiring new IT infrastructure.

The project has transformed Spartanburg’s pavement management system into a robust, data-driven platform that aligns with DOT-level quality standards. With high-resolution, geo-referenced distress data integrated into its PMS, the County can now identify deterioration trends, prioritize maintenance with precision, and justify capital investments with confidence. This initiative exemplifies our team’s commitment to helping municipalities modernize their infrastructure management—bridging the gap between local needs and state-level performance goals through technology, accuracy, and collaboration.