US Bridges

Sc 24 over Whitner Creek

Good

Anderson County, South Carolina · In Anderson · Structure no. 000000000008223

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,600
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 24 over Whitner Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Sc 24 over Whitner Creek in Anderson County, South Carolina. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 7,600 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,424 by 2043. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSc 24
CrossesWhitner Creek
LocationIn Anderson
RouteState Highway 24
Coordinates34.50249, -82.65796
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.1 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,600 (2023)
Projected traffic9,424 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sc 24 over Whitner Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sc 24 over Whitner 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 2024.

How much traffic does Sc 24 over Whitner Creek carry?

About 7,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Sc 24 over Whitner Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 24 over Whitner Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.