US Bridges

Sc 24 over Five Mile Creek

Good

Anderson County, South Carolina · 3.9 MI W of Anderson · Structure no. 000000000001418

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 24 over Five Mile Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Sc 24 over Five Mile Creek in Anderson County, South Carolina. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 years old, older 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 10,500 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,020 by 2043. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 102 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSc 24
CrossesFive Mile Creek
Location3.9 MI W of Anderson
RouteState Highway 24
Coordinates34.50503, -82.71735
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.9 US tons
Inventory rating49.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width102 ft (31.1 m)
Roadway width67 ft (20.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,500 (2023)
Projected traffic13,020 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sc 24 over Five Mile Creek built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sc 24 over Five Mile 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Sc 24 over Five Mile Creek carry?

About 10,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Sc 24 over Five Mile Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 102 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 24 over Five Mile Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.