US Bridges

Sc 254 over Rocky Creek

Fair

Greenwood County, South Carolina · 1.8 MI NW of Greenwood · Structure no. 000000000001375

Built
1947
78 years old, rebuilt 1971
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,400
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 254 over Rocky Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Sc 254 over Rocky Creek in Greenwood County, South Carolina. It was built in 1947 and reconstructed in 1971, so it is 78 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 10,400 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,664 by 2043. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 105 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSc 254
CrossesRocky Creek
Location1.8 MI NW of Greenwood
RouteState Highway 254
CountyGreenwood County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates34.21678, -82.16873
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 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 rating41.1 US tons
Inventory rating24.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width105 ft (32 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,400 (2023)
Projected traffic14,664 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 SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sc 254 over Rocky Creek built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1971.

What condition is Sc 254 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 Sc 254 over Rocky Creek carry?

About 10,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Sc 254 over Rocky Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 105 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 254 over Rocky Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.