US Bridges

S-24-124 over Wilson Creek

Fair

Greenwood County, South Carolina · 1.7MI NE Ninety Six · Structure no. 000000000007375

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
270 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-24-124 over Wilson Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying S-24-124 over Wilson Creek in Greenwood County, South Carolina. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 219 by 2043. The structure is 270 ft (82.3 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesS-24-124
CrossesWilson Creek
Location1.7MI NE Ninety Six
RouteState Highway 124
CountyGreenwood County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates34.18691, -81.99825
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.
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
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating47.5 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans9
Design loadH 15
Structure length270 ft (82.3 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2023)
Projected traffic219 by 2043
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$312,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S-24-124 over Wilson Creek built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-24-124 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 S-24-124 over Wilson Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is S-24-124 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 S-24-124 over Wilson Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.