US Bridges

Sc 72 Bus. over Dusty_creek

Good

Greenwood County, South Carolina · 2.9MI W Greenwood · Structure no. 000000000008451

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,300
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 72 Bus. over Dusty_creek is a concrete culvert carrying Sc 72 Bus. over Dusty_creek in Greenwood County, South Carolina. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 5,300 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,473 by 2043. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 94 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSc 72 Bus.
CrossesDusty_creek
Location2.9MI W Greenwood
RouteState Highway 72
Coordinates34.19337, -82.20662
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating107.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width94 ft (28.7 m)
Roadway width74 ft (22.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,300 (2023)
Projected traffic7,473 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Sc 72 Bus. over Dusty_creek built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sc 72 Bus. over Dusty_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 2024.

How much traffic does Sc 72 Bus. over Dusty_creek carry?

About 5,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Sc 72 Bus. over Dusty_creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m) and a deck 94 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 72 Bus. over Dusty_creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.