US Bridges

Sc 417 over Horse Pen Creek

Good

Greenville County, South Carolina · 7 MI NE Simpsonville · Structure no. 000000000004328

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
150 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
8,800
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 417 over Horse Pen Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Sc 417 over Horse Pen 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 8,800 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,176 by 2043. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSc 417
CrossesHorse Pen Creek
Location7 MI NE Simpsonville
RouteState Highway 417
Coordinates34.78663, -82.18102
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 rating44.3 US tons
Inventory rating34.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 15
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,800 (2023)
Projected traffic11,176 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$551,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sc 417 over Horse Pen Creek built?

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

What condition is Sc 417 over Horse Pen 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 417 over Horse Pen Creek carry?

About 8,800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Sc 417 over Horse Pen Creek?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 417 over Horse Pen Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.