US Bridges

Sc 14 over Beaver Dam Creek

Good

Greenville County, South Carolina · 5.0 MI N. Greer · Structure no. 000000000003301

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,200
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 14 over Beaver Dam Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Sc 14 over Beaver Dam 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 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 9,200 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,684 by 2043. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSc 14
CrossesBeaver Dam Creek
Location5.0 MI N. Greer
RouteState Highway 14
Coordinates35.00697, -82.25656
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.6 US tons
Inventory rating23.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length32 ft (9.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width59 ft (18 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,200 (2023)
Projected traffic11,684 by 2043
Trucks6%
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 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 Beaver Dam Creek built?

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

What condition is Sc 14 over Beaver Dam 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Sc 14 over Beaver Dam Creek carry?

About 9,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Sc 14 over Beaver Dam Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 14 over Beaver Dam Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.