US Bridges

L-75 over Jones Creek

Good

Anderson County, South Carolina · 9.8 MI NE of Anderson · Structure no. 000000000010553

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,100
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

L-75 over Jones Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying L-75 over Jones Creek in Anderson County, South Carolina. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,408 by 2043. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesL-75
CrossesJones Creek
Location9.8 MI NE of Anderson
RouteCounty Highway 75
Coordinates34.64246, -82.6146
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating50.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,100 (2023)
Projected traffic1,408 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 L-75 over Jones Creek built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is L-75 over Jones 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does L-75 over Jones Creek carry?

About 1,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is L-75 over Jones Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns L-75 over Jones Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.