US Bridges

Sc 24 over Three & Twenty Creek

Fair

Anderson County, South Carolina · 8.1 MI NW of Anderson · Structure no. 000000000003163

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
1,476 ft
18 main spans
Daily traffic
13,700
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 24 over Three & Twenty Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sc 24 over Three & Twenty Creek in Anderson County, South Carolina. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older 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 5 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 13,700 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,988 by 2043. The structure is 1,476 ft (449.9 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesSc 24
CrossesThree & Twenty Creek
Location8.1 MI NW of Anderson
RouteState Highway 24
Coordinates34.52708, -82.78752
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.5 US tons
Inventory rating52.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans18
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,476 ft (449.9 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,700 (2023)
Projected traffic16,988 by 2043
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 24 over Three & Twenty Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sc 24 over Three & Twenty Creek 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Sc 24 over Three & Twenty Creek carry?

About 13,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Sc 24 over Three & Twenty Creek?

The structure is 1,476 ft (449.9 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 24 over Three & Twenty Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.