US Bridges

S-24-96 over Turkey Creek

Good

Greenwood County, South Carolina · 5.1MI SE Ware Shoals · Structure no. 000000000007802

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
210 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
175
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-24-96 over Turkey Creek is a concrete slab carrying S-24-96 over Turkey Creek in Greenwood County, South Carolina. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger than the South Carolina average of 48 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 175 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 224 by 2043. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 36 ft wide.

CarriesS-24-96
CrossesTurkey Creek
Location5.1MI SE Ware Shoals
RouteState Highway 96
Coordinates34.34202, -82.19035
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length210 ft (64 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic175 (2023)
Projected traffic224 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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-24-96 over Turkey Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-24-96 over Turkey Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2025.

How much traffic does S-24-96 over Turkey Creek carry?

About 175 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is S-24-96 over Turkey Creek?

The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns S-24-96 over Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.