Sc 252 over Blue Creek
FairAnderson County, South Carolina · 2.5 MI W of Honea Path · Structure no. 000000000003795
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old, rebuilt 1986
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 75 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,000
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sc 252 over Blue Creek is a concrete slab carrying Sc 252 over Blue Creek in Anderson County, South Carolina. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 63 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 4,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,840 by 2043. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sc 252 over Blue Creek built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.
What condition is Sc 252 over Blue 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does Sc 252 over Blue Creek carry?
About 4,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Sc 252 over Blue Creek?
The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns Sc 252 over Blue Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.