US Bridges

Sc 291 Rmp over Brushy Creek

Good

Greenville County, South Carolina · 1.0 MI S of Greenville · Structure no. 000000000009183

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
342 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,100
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 291 Rmp over Brushy Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sc 291 Rmp 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 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 9,100 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,559 by 2042. The structure is 342 ft (104.2 m) long and 35 ft wide.

CarriesSc 291 Rmp
CrossesBrushy Creek
Location1.0 MI S of Greenville
RouteState Highway 291
Coordinates34.79542, -82.37528
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
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 within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length342 ft (104.2 m)
Longest span142 ft (43.3 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,100 (2022)
Projected traffic13,559 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Rmp over Brushy Creek built?

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

What condition is Sc 291 Rmp 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Sc 291 Rmp over Brushy Creek carry?

About 9,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Sc 291 Rmp over Brushy Creek?

The structure is 342 ft (104.2 m) long with a longest span of 142 ft (43.3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 291 Rmp over Brushy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.