US Bridges

Sc 252 over Hen Coop Creek Overflow

Fair

Anderson County, South Carolina · 6.2 MI NW of Honea Path · Structure no. 000000000001594

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
65 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 252 over Hen Coop Creek Overflow is a concrete slab carrying Sc 252 over Hen Coop Creek Overflow in Anderson County, South Carolina. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger than the South Carolina average of 48 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 4,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,320 by 2043. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSc 252
CrossesHen Coop Creek Overflow
Location6.2 MI NW of Honea Path
RouteState Highway 252
CountyAnderson County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates34.45134, -82.50091
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating23.6 US tons
Inventory rating13.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.6 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,000 (2023)
Projected traffic7,320 by 2043
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 252 over Hen Coop Creek Overflow built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sc 252 over Hen Coop Creek Overflow in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in December 2023.

How much traffic does Sc 252 over Hen Coop Creek Overflow carry?

About 4,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Sc 252 over Hen Coop Creek Overflow?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 252 over Hen Coop Creek Overflow?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.