US Bridges

Sc 20 over Brushy Creek

Good

Greenville County, South Carolina · 2 MI SW of Greenville · Structure no. 000000000001187

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 20 over Brushy Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Sc 20 over Brushy Creek in Greenville County, South Carolina. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 years old, older 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 9,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,430 by 2043. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 87 ft wide.

CarriesSc 20
CrossesBrushy Creek
Location2 MI SW of Greenville
RouteState Highway 20
Coordinates34.82392, -82.40719
Functional classUrban 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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.7 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width87 ft (26.5 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,000 (2023)
Projected traffic11,430 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$39,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sc 20 over Brushy Creek built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sc 20 over Brushy 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Sc 20 over Brushy Creek carry?

About 9,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Sc 20 over Brushy Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 87 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 20 over Brushy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.