US Bridges

US 25 over Rocky Creek

Fair

Greenwood County, South Carolina · 2.1 MI NW of Greenwood · Structure no. 000000000000539

Built
1931
94 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
17,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 25 over Rocky Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 25 over Rocky Creek in Greenwood County, South Carolina. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1996, 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 17,000 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,520 by 2043. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 108 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS 25
CrossesRocky Creek
Location2.1 MI NW of Greenwood
RouteU.S. Route 25
Coordinates34.21486, -82.18102
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating100.8 US tons
Inventory rating60.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width108 ft (32.9 m)
Roadway width65 ft (19.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,000 (2023)
Projected traffic26,520 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Rocky Creek built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is US 25 over Rocky 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does US 25 over Rocky Creek carry?

About 17,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is US 25 over Rocky Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 108 ft wide.

Who owns US 25 over Rocky Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.