US Bridges

L-248 over Brushy Creek

Good

Greenville County, South Carolina · 2.5 MI S Greenville · Structure no. 000000000006108

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
250
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

L-248 over Brushy Creek is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying L-248 over Brushy Creek in Greenville County, South Carolina. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 383 by 2043. The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long and 65 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesL-248
CrossesBrushy Creek
Location2.5 MI S Greenville
RouteCounty Highway 248
Coordinates34.80807, -82.39515
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating107.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.6 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.6 m)
Deck width65 ft (19.8 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2023)
Projected traffic383 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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 L-248 over Brushy Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is L-248 over Brushy 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does L-248 over Brushy Creek carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is L-248 over Brushy Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.6 m) and a deck 65 ft wide.

Who owns L-248 over Brushy Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.