US Bridges

Sc 24 over Byrum Creek

Good

Anderson County, South Carolina · 1.3 MI W of Anderson · Structure no. 000000000001419

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
28 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,700
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 24 over Byrum Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Sc 24 over Byrum 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 8,700 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,788 by 2043. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSc 24
CrossesByrum Creek
Location1.3 MI W of Anderson
RouteState Highway 24
Coordinates34.50306, -82.6725
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 inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 16 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44.3 US tons
Inventory rating26.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,700 (2023)
Projected traffic10,788 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 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 Byrum Creek built?

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

What condition is Sc 24 over Byrum 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Sc 24 over Byrum Creek carry?

About 8,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Sc 24 over Byrum Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 24 over Byrum Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.