US Bridges

US 25 over Cuffeytown Creek

Fair

Greenwood County, South Carolina · 11.7 MI SE of Greenwood · Structure no. 000000000000537

Built
1931
94 years old, rebuilt 1967
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
200 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
1,800
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 25 over Cuffeytown Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US 25 over Cuffeytown 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 5 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 200 ft (61 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesUS 25
CrossesCuffeytown Creek
Location11.7 MI SE of Greenwood
RouteU.S. Route 25
Coordinates34.0416, -82.06171
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.1 US tons
Inventory rating27.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadH 15
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 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 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 US 25 over Cuffeytown 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 Cuffeytown 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does US 25 over Cuffeytown Creek carry?

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

How long is US 25 over Cuffeytown Creek?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns US 25 over Cuffeytown Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.