US Bridges

Sc 252 EB over Barker Creek

Good

Anderson County, South Carolina · 3.8 MI SW of Honea Path · Structure no. 000000000001596

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 252 EB over Barker Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Sc 252 EB over Barker Creek in Anderson County, South Carolina. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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 4,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,840 by 2043. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSc 252 EB
CrossesBarker Creek
Location3.8 MI SW of Honea Path
RouteState Highway 252
Coordinates34.43124, -82.45589
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
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.4 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 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 width51 ft (15.5 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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sc 252 EB over Barker Creek built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sc 252 EB over Barker 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 EB over Barker Creek carry?

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

How long is Sc 252 EB over Barker Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 252 EB over Barker Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.