US Bridges

Sc 8 over Grove Creek

Good

Greenville County, South Carolina · 11.7 MI SW Mauldin · Structure no. 000000000000866

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
150 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,600
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 8 over Grove Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sc 8 over Grove Creek in Greenville County, South Carolina. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 10,600 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,080 by 2043. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSc 8
CrossesGrove Creek
Location11.7 MI SW Mauldin
RouteState Highway 8
CountyGreenville County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates34.63747, -82.42355
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.7 US tons
Inventory rating53.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span65 ft (19.8 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.7 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,600 (2023)
Projected traffic19,080 by 2043
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sc 8 over Grove Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sc 8 over Grove 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 8 over Grove Creek carry?

About 10,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is Sc 8 over Grove Creek?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 8 over Grove Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.