US Bridges

S-24-397 over Big Rock Creek

Fair

Greenwood County, South Carolina · 1.0 MI NE Ninety-Six · Structure no. 000000000003896

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
135 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
1,100
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-24-397 over Big Rock Creek is a concrete slab carrying S-24-397 over Big Rock Creek in Greenwood County, South Carolina. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,606 by 2043. The structure is 135 ft (41.1 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-24-397
CrossesBig Rock Creek
Location1.0 MI NE Ninety-Six
RouteState Highway 397
CountyGreenwood County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates34.18961, -82.01701
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 rating33.2 US tons
Inventory rating19.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans9
Design loadH 10
Structure length135 ft (41.1 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,100 (2023)
Projected traffic1,606 by 2043
Trucks8%
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 S-24-397 over Big Rock Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-24-397 over Big Rock 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-24-397 over Big Rock Creek carry?

About 1,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is S-24-397 over Big Rock Creek?

The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns S-24-397 over Big Rock Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.