S-24-42 over Ninety-Six Creek
FairGreenwood County, South Carolina · 4.8MI SE Ninety-Six · Structure no. 000000000005748
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 300 ft
- 10 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 800
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-24-42 over Ninety-Six Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying S-24-42 over Ninety-Six Creek in Greenwood County, South Carolina. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 800 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,168 by 2043. The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-24-42 over Ninety-Six Creek built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-24-42 over Ninety-Six 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 2023.
How much traffic does S-24-42 over Ninety-Six Creek carry?
About 800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is S-24-42 over Ninety-Six Creek?
The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns S-24-42 over Ninety-Six Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.