US Bridges

Sc 20 over Trib to Brushy Creek

Fair

Greenville County, South Carolina · 3 MI SW of Greenville · Structure no. 000000000001051

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
13,300
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 20 over Trib to Brushy Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Sc 20 over Trib to Brushy Creek in Greenville County, South Carolina. It was built in 1940, 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 13,300 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,891 by 2043. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 86 ft wide.

CarriesSc 20
CrossesTrib to Brushy Creek
Location3 MI SW of Greenville
RouteState Highway 20
Coordinates34.80955, -82.42058
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87.2 US tons
Inventory rating52.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width86 ft (26.2 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,300 (2023)
Projected traffic16,891 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 20 over Trib to Brushy Creek built?

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

What condition is Sc 20 over Trib to Brushy 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Sc 20 over Trib to Brushy Creek carry?

About 13,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Sc 20 over Trib to Brushy Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 20 over Trib to Brushy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.