US Bridges

Sc 418 over Payne Creek

Fair

Greenville County, South Carolina · 3.0 MI SW Fountain Inn · Structure no. 000000000003882

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
90 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,600
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 418 over Payne Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Sc 418 over Payne Creek in Greenville County, South Carolina. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 5 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 9,600 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,192 by 2043. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 30 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSc 418
CrossesPayne Creek
Location3.0 MI SW Fountain Inn
RouteState Highway 418
CountyGreenville County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates34.67034, -82.24005
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34.3 US tons
Inventory rating26.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,600 (2023)
Projected traffic12,192 by 2043
Trucks16%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$357,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sc 418 over Payne Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sc 418 over Payne 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 418 over Payne Creek carry?

About 9,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is Sc 418 over Payne Creek?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 418 over Payne Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.