US Bridges

S-24-29 over Brightman Creek

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Greenwood County, South Carolina · 4.1MI SE Greenwood · Structure no. 000000000001491

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-24-29 over Brightman Creek is a concrete culvert carrying S-24-29 over Brightman Creek in Greenwood County, South Carolina. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 years old, older than the South Carolina average of 48 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,500 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,110 by 2043. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesS-24-29
CrossesBrightman Creek
Location4.1MI SE Greenwood
RouteState Highway 29
CountyGreenwood County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates34.17578, -82.09222
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.5 US tons
Inventory rating30.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,500 (2023)
Projected traffic5,110 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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$119,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S-24-29 over Brightman Creek built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-24-29 over Brightman Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does S-24-29 over Brightman Creek carry?

About 3,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is S-24-29 over Brightman Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns S-24-29 over Brightman Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.