US Bridges

US 25 over Mush Creek

Fair

Greenville County, South Carolina · 6.7 Min. Travelers Rest · Structure no. 000000000001045

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1960
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11,600
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 25 over Mush Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 25 over Mush Creek in Greenville County, South Carolina. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1960, so it is 85 years old, older than the South Carolina average of 48 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 11,600 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,692 by 2043. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 113 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 25
CrossesMush Creek
Location6.7 Min. Travelers Rest
RouteU.S. Route 25
Coordinates35.06131, -82.42836
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating29.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width113 ft (34.4 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,600 (2023)
Projected traffic21,692 by 2043
Trucks14%
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 25 over Mush Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1960.

What condition is US 25 over Mush Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does US 25 over Mush Creek carry?

About 11,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US 25 over Mush Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 113 ft wide.

Who owns US 25 over Mush Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.