US Bridges

Sc 253 over Trib to Langston Creek

Fair

Greenville County, South Carolina · 3.5 MI N of Greenville · Structure no. 000000000001053

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1964
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,600
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 253 over Trib to Langston Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Sc 253 over Trib to Langston Creek in Greenville County, South Carolina. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1964, 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 5 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 9,600 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,192 by 2043. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSc 253
CrossesTrib to Langston Creek
Location3.5 MI N of Greenville
RouteState Highway 253
CountyGreenville County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates34.89781, -82.39424
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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.1 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,600 (2023)
Projected traffic12,192 by 2043
Trucks5%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$116,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sc 253 over Trib to Langston Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1964.

What condition is Sc 253 over Trib to Langston 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 Sc 253 over Trib to Langston Creek carry?

About 9,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Sc 253 over Trib to Langston Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 253 over Trib to Langston Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.