US Bridges

Sc 253 over Langston Creek

Good

Greenville County, South Carolina · 2.5 MI NW Greenville · Structure no. 000000000004326

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,300
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 253 over Langston Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Sc 253 over Langston Creek in Greenville County, South Carolina. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 13,300 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,891 by 2043. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 120 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSc 253
CrossesLangston Creek
Location2.5 MI NW Greenville
RouteState Highway 253
Coordinates34.87836, -82.42842
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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.1 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 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 width120 ft (36.6 m)
Roadway width65 ft (19.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,300 (2023)
Projected traffic16,891 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 253 over Langston Creek built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sc 253 over Langston 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Sc 253 over Langston Creek carry?

About 13,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Sc 253 over Langston Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 120 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 253 over Langston Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.