US Bridges

Sc 252 over Hen Coop Creek

Good

Anderson County, South Carolina · 6.2 MI NW of Honea Path · Structure no. 000000000001595

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
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 is a concrete slab carrying Sc 252 over Hen Coop Creek 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 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 4,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,840 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).

CarriesSc 252
CrossesHen Coop Creek
Location6.2 MI NW of Honea Path
RouteState Highway 252
Coordinates34.45085, -82.50024
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 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 traffic5,840 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 built?

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

What condition is Sc 252 over Hen Coop 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 252 over Hen Coop Creek carry?

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

How long is Sc 252 over Hen Coop Creek?

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?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.