US Bridges

Sc 101 over Clear Creek

Good

Greenville County, South Carolina · 3 MI NW of Greer · Structure no. 000000000001478

Built
1948
77 years old, rebuilt 1982
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,300
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 101 over Clear Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Sc 101 over Clear Creek in Greenville County, South Carolina. It was built in 1948 and reconstructed in 1982, 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 7,300 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,169 by 2043. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long and 72 ft wide.

CarriesSc 101
CrossesClear Creek
Location3 MI NW of Greer
RouteState Highway 101
Coordinates34.97624, -82.2783
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating101.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width72 ft (21.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,300 (2023)
Projected traffic11,169 by 2043
Trucks5%
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 101 over Clear Creek built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.

What condition is Sc 101 over 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 Clear Creek carry?

About 7,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Sc 101 over Clear Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 101 over Clear Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.