US Bridges

Sc 296 over Peters Creek

Fair

Greenville County, South Carolina · 6 MI NE Mauldin · Structure no. 000000000001479

Built
1948
77 years old, rebuilt 1960
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,800
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 296 over Peters Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Sc 296 over Peters Creek in Greenville County, South Carolina. It was built in 1948 and reconstructed in 1960, 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 7,800 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,934 by 2043. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSc 296
CrossesPeters Creek
Location6 MI NE Mauldin
RouteState Highway 296
Coordinates34.81163, -82.21091
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,800 (2023)
Projected traffic11,934 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 296 over Peters Creek built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1960.

What condition is Sc 296 over Peters 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 296 over Peters Creek carry?

About 7,800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Sc 296 over Peters Creek?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 296 over Peters Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.