US Bridges

Sc 412 over Big Generostee Creek

Good

Anderson County, South Carolina · 10.3 MI SW of Anderson · Structure no. 000000000007191

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
180 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
275
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 412 over Big Generostee Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sc 412 over Big Generostee Creek in Anderson County, South Carolina. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 275 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 402 by 2043. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSc 412
CrossesBig Generostee Creek
Location10.3 MI SW of Anderson
RouteState Highway 412
Coordinates34.38894, -82.77414
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.9 US tons
Inventory rating52.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.4 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic275 (2023)
Projected traffic402 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 412 over Big Generostee Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sc 412 over Big Generostee 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Sc 412 over Big Generostee Creek carry?

About 275 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Sc 412 over Big Generostee Creek?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 412 over Big Generostee Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.