US Bridges

US 25 over Mulberry Creek

Fair

Greenwood County, South Carolina · 10.2 MI NW of Greenwood · Structure no. 000000000001056

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1983
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
110 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
11,700
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 25 over Mulberry Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US 25 over Mulberry Creek in Greenwood County, South Carolina. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1983, so it is 85 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 11,700 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,358 by 2043. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 25
CrossesMulberry Creek
Location10.2 MI NW of Greenwood
RouteU.S. Route 25
Coordinates34.33095, -82.22379
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
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 rating52.9 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 15
Structure length110 ft (33.5 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.5 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,700 (2023)
Projected traffic20,358 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Mulberry Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.

What condition is US 25 over Mulberry 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 Mulberry Creek carry?

About 11,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US 25 over Mulberry Creek?

The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns US 25 over Mulberry Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.