US Bridges

Sc 14 over L-4621 & NS RR

Good

Greenville County, South Carolina · City of Greer · Structure no. 000000000007891

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
228 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
13,800
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 14 over L-4621 & NS RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sc 14 over L-4621 & NS RR in Greenville County, South Carolina. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 13,800 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,010 by 2043. The structure is 228 ft (69.5 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSc 14
CrossesL-4621 & NS RR
LocationCity of Greer
RouteState Highway 14
Coordinates34.93394, -82.23054
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length228 ft (69.5 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.6 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.3 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,800 (2023)
Projected traffic20,010 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Sc 14 over L-4621 & NS RR built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sc 14 over L-4621 & NS RR 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 14 over L-4621 & NS RR carry?

About 13,800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Sc 14 over L-4621 & NS RR?

The structure is 228 ft (69.5 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.6 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 14 over L-4621 & NS RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.