S-24-178 over Br Big Curl Tail Ck
PoorGreenwood County, South Carolina · 3.0MI W Greenwood · Structure no. 000000000002552
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 45 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,600
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-24-178 over Br Big Curl Tail Ck is a concrete slab carrying S-24-178 over Br Big Curl Tail Ck in Greenwood County, South Carolina. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 years old, older than the South Carolina average of 48 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 1,600 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,256 by 2043. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-24-178 over Br Big Curl Tail Ck built?
It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-24-178 over Br Big Curl Tail Ck in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.
How much traffic does S-24-178 over Br Big Curl Tail Ck carry?
About 1,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is S-24-178 over Br Big Curl Tail Ck?
The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns S-24-178 over Br Big Curl Tail Ck?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.