US Bridges

Sc 253 over Mountain Creek

Good

Greenville County, South Carolina · 6 MI NE of Greenville · Structure no. 000000000001188

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 253 over Mountain Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Sc 253 over Mountain 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 9,500 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,065 by 2043. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSc 253
CrossesMountain Creek
Location6 MI NE of Greenville
RouteState Highway 253
CountyGreenville County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates34.92464, -82.35297
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.9 US tons
Inventory rating32.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,500 (2023)
Projected traffic12,065 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sc 253 over Mountain Creek built?

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

What condition is Sc 253 over Mountain 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 253 over Mountain Creek carry?

About 9,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Sc 253 over Mountain Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 253 over Mountain Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.