US Bridges

S-24-188 over Big Curl Tail

Good

Greenwood County, South Carolina · 3.3MI SW Greenwood · Structure no. 000000000002746

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
110 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,200
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-24-188 over Big Curl Tail is a prestressed concrete slab carrying S-24-188 over Big Curl Tail in Greenwood County, South Carolina. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,200 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,102 by 2043. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesS-24-188
CrossesBig Curl Tail
Location3.3MI SW Greenwood
RouteState Highway 188
Coordinates34.17828, -82.21625
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.3 US tons
Inventory rating30.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length110 ft (33.5 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,200 (2023)
Projected traffic3,102 by 2043
Trucks6%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S-24-188 over Big Curl Tail built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-24-188 over Big Curl Tail 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-24-188 over Big Curl Tail carry?

About 2,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is S-24-188 over Big Curl Tail?

The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns S-24-188 over Big Curl Tail?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.