US Bridges

Sc 14 over Belue Creek

Fair

Greenville County, South Carolina · 13.5 MI N of Greer · Structure no. 000000000004323

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 1967
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,750
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 14 over Belue Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Sc 14 over Belue Creek in Greenville County, South Carolina. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1967, so it is 71 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 1,750 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,783 by 2043. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long and 108 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSc 14
CrossesBelue Creek
Location13.5 MI N of Greer
RouteState Highway 14
Coordinates35.13535, -82.21886
Functional classRural 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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.9 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width108 ft (33 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,750 (2023)
Projected traffic2,783 by 2043
Trucks6%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sc 14 over Belue Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1967.

What condition is Sc 14 over Belue 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 Belue Creek carry?

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

How long is Sc 14 over Belue Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 108 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 14 over Belue Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.