US Bridges

S-24-268 over Rocky Creek

FairPosted for load

Greenwood County, South Carolina · 2.6 MI North of Greenwood · Structure no. 000000000003667

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
60 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
7,400
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-24-268 over Rocky Creek is a concrete slab carrying S-24-268 over Rocky Creek in Greenwood County, South Carolina. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 7,400 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,434 by 2043. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesS-24-268
CrossesRocky Creek
Location2.6 MI North of Greenwood
RouteState Highway 268
CountyGreenwood County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates34.22911, -82.15908
Functional classUrban 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 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34.3 US tons
Inventory rating20.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadH 10
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,400 (2023)
Projected traffic10,434 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$486,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S-24-268 over Rocky Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-24-268 over Rocky 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 2024.

How much traffic does S-24-268 over Rocky Creek carry?

About 7,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is S-24-268 over Rocky Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns S-24-268 over Rocky Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.