US Bridges

S-24-398 over Mulberry Creek

Good

Greenwood County, South Carolina · 3.8 MI NE Hodges · Structure no. 000000000008173

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
150 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
375
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-24-398 over Mulberry Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying S-24-398 over Mulberry Creek in Greenwood County, South Carolina. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 375 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 548 by 2043. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesS-24-398
CrossesMulberry Creek
Location3.8 MI NE Hodges
RouteState Highway 398
Coordinates34.33036, -82.20435
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
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 rating96.8 US tons
Inventory rating52.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic375 (2023)
Projected traffic548 by 2043
Trucks9%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S-24-398 over Mulberry Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-24-398 over Mulberry 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 2023.

How much traffic does S-24-398 over Mulberry Creek carry?

About 375 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is S-24-398 over Mulberry Creek?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns S-24-398 over Mulberry Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.