US Bridges

Sc 101 over Trib to Clear Creek

Good

Greenville County, South Carolina · 3 MI NW of Greer · Structure no. 000000000001477

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,300
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 101 over Trib to Clear Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Sc 101 over Trib to Clear Creek in Greenville County, South Carolina. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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 10,300 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,759 by 2043. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 37 ft wide.

CarriesSc 101
CrossesTrib to Clear Creek
Location3 MI NW of Greer
RouteState Highway 101
Coordinates34.97363, -82.27806
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating65.4 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,300 (2023)
Projected traffic15,759 by 2043
Trucks4%
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sc 101 over Trib to Clear Creek built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sc 101 over Trib to Clear 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 101 over Trib to Clear Creek carry?

About 10,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Sc 101 over Trib to Clear Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 101 over Trib to Clear Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.