US Bridges

Sc 246 over Wilson Creek

Fair

Greenwood County, South Carolina · 7.6 MI E of Greenwood · Structure no. 000000000005312

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
270 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
4,900
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 246 over Wilson Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Sc 246 over Wilson Creek in Greenwood County, South Carolina. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 6 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 4,900 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,154 by 2043. The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSc 246
CrossesWilson Creek
Location7.6 MI E of Greenwood
RouteState Highway 246
CountyGreenwood County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates34.19476, -82.02903
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 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 rating47.8 US tons
Inventory rating37.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadH 20
Structure length270 ft (82.3 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,900 (2023)
Projected traffic7,154 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 Sc 246 over Wilson Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sc 246 over Wilson 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 Sc 246 over Wilson Creek carry?

About 4,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Sc 246 over Wilson Creek?

The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 246 over Wilson Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.