Sc 246 over Ninety Six Creek
FairGreenwood County, South Carolina · 10.0 MI SE of Greenwood · Structure no. 000000000000792
- Built
- 1937
- 88 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 200 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,000
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sc 246 over Ninety Six Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Sc 246 over Ninety Six Creek in Greenwood County, South Carolina. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,460 by 2043. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sc 246 over Ninety Six Creek built?
It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sc 246 over Ninety Six 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 Sc 246 over Ninety Six Creek carry?
About 1,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is Sc 246 over Ninety Six Creek?
The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Sc 246 over Ninety Six Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.