US Bridges

Sc 101 over Wildcat Creek

Good

Greenville County, South Carolina · 9 MI NW of Greer · Structure no. 000000000005528

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,300
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 101 over Wildcat Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Sc 101 over Wildcat Creek in Greenville County, South Carolina. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 7,300 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,169 by 2043. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSc 101
CrossesWildcat Creek
Location9 MI NW of Greer
RouteState Highway 101
Coordinates35.05251, -82.30566
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating38.6 US tons
Inventory rating11.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width23 ft (7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,300 (2023)
Projected traffic11,169 by 2043
Trucks5%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$296,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sc 101 over Wildcat Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sc 101 over Wildcat 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 101 over Wildcat Creek carry?

About 7,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Sc 101 over Wildcat Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 101 over Wildcat Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.