US Bridges

Sc 14 over Gilder Creek

Fair

Greenville County, South Carolina · 3 MI E of Mauldin · Structure no. 000000000001623

Built
1949
76 years old, rebuilt 1988
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,800
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 14 over Gilder Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Sc 14 over Gilder Creek in Greenville County, South Carolina. It was built in 1949 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 76 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 15,800 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,910 by 2043. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSc 14
CrossesGilder Creek
Location3 MI E of Mauldin
RouteState Highway 14
Coordinates34.78704, -82.2591
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.9 US tons
Inventory rating25.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.5 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,800 (2023)
Projected traffic22,910 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sc 14 over Gilder Creek built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.

What condition is Sc 14 over Gilder 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 14 over Gilder Creek carry?

About 15,800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Sc 14 over Gilder Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 14 over Gilder Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.