US Bridges

S-24-48 over Reedy Creek

Fair

Greenwood County, South Carolina · 12.9MI SE Greenwood · Structure no. 000000000002041

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 1981
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
56 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
25
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-24-48 over Reedy Creek is a concrete slab carrying S-24-48 over Reedy Creek in Greenwood County, South Carolina. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1981, so it is 71 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 25 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 37 by 2043. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesS-24-48
CrossesReedy Creek
Location12.9MI SE Greenwood
RouteState Highway 48
Coordinates34.0056, -82.1315
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.4 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadH 10
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (2023)
Projected traffic37 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 S-24-48 over Reedy Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1981.

What condition is S-24-48 over Reedy 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 2023.

How much traffic does S-24-48 over Reedy Creek carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is S-24-48 over Reedy Creek?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns S-24-48 over Reedy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.