US Bridges

Sc 291 over Brushy Creek

Fair

Greenville County, South Carolina · 1.0 MI S of Greenville · Structure no. 000000000009181

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
238 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
27,100
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 291 over Brushy Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sc 291 over Brushy Creek in Greenville County, South Carolina. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger than the South Carolina average of 48 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 27,100 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 39,295 by 2043. The structure is 238 ft (72.5 m) long and 118 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSc 291
CrossesBrushy Creek
Location1.0 MI S of Greenville
RouteState Highway 291
CountyGreenville County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates34.79526, -82.37639
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33.6 US tons
Inventory rating25.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length238 ft (72.5 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.3 m)
Deck width118 ft (36.1 m)
Roadway width115 ft (35.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,100 (2023)
Projected traffic39,295 by 2043
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sc 291 over Brushy Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sc 291 over Brushy Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does Sc 291 over Brushy Creek carry?

About 27,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Sc 291 over Brushy Creek?

The structure is 238 ft (72.5 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.3 m) and a deck 118 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 291 over Brushy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.