US Bridges

Sc 248 over Br of Ninety Six CR

Good

Greenwood County, South Carolina · 9.4 MI SE of Greenwood · Structure no. 000000000003891

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
850
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 248 over Br of Ninety Six CR is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Sc 248 over Br of Ninety Six CR 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 850 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,241 by 2043. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSc 248
CrossesBr of Ninety Six CR
Location9.4 MI SE of Greenwood
RouteState Highway 248
Coordinates34.09706, -82.04166
Functional classRural Major 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 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.7 US tons
Inventory rating57.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic850 (2023)
Projected traffic1,241 by 2043
Trucks23%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sc 248 over Br of Ninety Six CR built?

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

What condition is Sc 248 over Br of Ninety Six CR 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 2024.

How much traffic does Sc 248 over Br of Ninety Six CR carry?

About 850 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is Sc 248 over Br of Ninety Six CR?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 248 over Br of Ninety Six CR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.