US Bridges

S-24-164 over Hard Labor Creek

Fair

Greenwood County, South Carolina · 4.6MI SW Greenwood · Structure no. 000000000002367

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
84 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-24-164 over Hard Labor Creek is a concrete slab carrying S-24-164 over Hard Labor Creek in Greenwood County, South Carolina. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 438 by 2043. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesS-24-164
CrossesHard Labor Creek
Location4.6MI SW Greenwood
RouteState Highway 164
CountyGreenwood County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates34.12737, -82.18734
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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating34.3 US tons
Inventory rating20.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans6
Design loadH 10
Structure length84 ft (25.6 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 traffic300 (2023)
Projected traffic438 by 2043
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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-24-164 over Hard Labor Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-24-164 over Hard Labor 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-24-164 over Hard Labor Creek carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is S-24-164 over Hard Labor Creek?

The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns S-24-164 over Hard Labor Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.