US Bridges

Sc 14 over Maple Creek

Good

Greenville County, South Carolina · 1.0 MI S Greer · Structure no. 000000000000413

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
13,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 14 over Maple Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Sc 14 over Maple Creek in Greenville County, South Carolina. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 13,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,850 by 2043. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 85 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSc 14
CrossesMaple Creek
Location1.0 MI S Greer
RouteState Highway 14
Coordinates34.92477, -82.23281
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating90.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width85 ft (25.9 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,000 (2023)
Projected traffic18,850 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
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$72,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sc 14 over Maple Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sc 14 over Maple 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 2024.

How much traffic does Sc 14 over Maple Creek carry?

About 13,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Sc 14 over Maple Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 14 over Maple Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.