US Bridges

Sc 14 over Frohawk Creek

Fair

Greenville County, South Carolina · 1.3 MI N. Greer · Structure no. 000000000003300

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
14,700
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 14 over Frohawk Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Sc 14 over Frohawk Creek in Greenville County, South Carolina. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 14,700 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,669 by 2043. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSc 14
CrossesFrohawk Creek
Location1.3 MI N. Greer
RouteState Highway 14
Coordinates34.95858, -82.23072
Functional classUrban Minor 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 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 rating40.7 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width59 ft (18 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,700 (2023)
Projected traffic18,669 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$90,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sc 14 over Frohawk Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sc 14 over Frohawk 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 Frohawk Creek carry?

About 14,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Sc 14 over Frohawk Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 14 over Frohawk Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.