US Bridges

S-24-38 over Turkey Creek

Fair

Greenwood County, South Carolina · Town of Ware Shoals · Structure no. 000000000006875

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
240 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
700
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-24-38 over Turkey Creek is a concrete slab carrying S-24-38 over Turkey Creek in Greenwood County, South Carolina. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 700 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,022 by 2043. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesS-24-38
CrossesTurkey Creek
LocationTown of Ware Shoals
RouteState Highway 38
CountyGreenwood County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates34.39362, -82.25456
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.8 US tons
Inventory rating28.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 15
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic700 (2023)
Projected traffic1,022 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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-24-38 over Turkey Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-24-38 over Turkey 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does S-24-38 over Turkey Creek carry?

About 700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is S-24-38 over Turkey Creek?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns S-24-38 over Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.