US Bridges

US 25 over Horse Pen Creek

Fair

Greenwood County, South Carolina · 13.3 MI SE of Greenwood · Structure no. 000000000000536

Built
1931
94 years old, rebuilt 1967
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,800
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 25 over Horse Pen Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 25 over Horse Pen Creek in Greenwood County, South Carolina. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1967, so it is 94 years old, older 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 1,800 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,132 by 2043. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesUS 25
CrossesHorse Pen Creek
Location13.3 MI SE of Greenwood
RouteU.S. Route 25
Coordinates34.0257, -82.04024
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.3 US tons
Inventory rating33.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,800 (2023)
Projected traffic3,132 by 2043
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 25 over Horse Pen Creek built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1967.

What condition is US 25 over Horse Pen 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does US 25 over Horse Pen Creek carry?

About 1,800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is US 25 over Horse Pen Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns US 25 over Horse Pen Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.