US Bridges

Sc 86 over Grove Creek

Good

Greenville County, South Carolina · 10.2 MI S Greenville · Structure no. 000000000009431

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
99 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,900
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 86 over Grove Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Sc 86 over Grove Creek in Greenville County, South Carolina. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 8,900 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,303 by 2043. The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSc 86
CrossesGrove Creek
Location10.2 MI S Greenville
RouteState Highway 86
Coordinates34.7003, -82.4255
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.5 US tons
Inventory rating45.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length99 ft (30.2 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,900 (2023)
Projected traffic11,303 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sc 86 over Grove Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sc 86 over Grove 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 86 over Grove Creek carry?

About 8,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Sc 86 over Grove Creek?

The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 86 over Grove Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.