US Bridges

Sc 14 over Barnes Creek

Poor

Greenville County, South Carolina · 9.5 MI N. Greer · Structure no. 000000000004322

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,750
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 14 over Barnes Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Sc 14 over Barnes Creek in Greenville County, South Carolina. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 years old, older than the South Carolina average of 48 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 1,750 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,223 by 2043. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSc 14
CrossesBarnes Creek
Location9.5 MI N. Greer
RouteState Highway 14
CountyGreenville County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates35.07449, -82.24348
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating26.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,750 (2023)
Projected traffic2,223 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sc 14 over Barnes Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sc 14 over Barnes Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does Sc 14 over Barnes Creek carry?

About 1,750 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Sc 14 over Barnes Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 14 over Barnes Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.