US Bridges

Sc 702 over Wilson Creek

Fair

Greenwood County, South Carolina · 13.2 MI SE of Greenwood · Structure no. 000000000009335

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
354 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
950
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 702 over Wilson Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sc 702 over Wilson Creek in Greenwood County, South Carolina. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 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 950 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,387 by 2043. The structure is 354 ft (108 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSc 702
CrossesWilson Creek
Location13.2 MI SE of Greenwood
RouteState Highway 702
Coordinates34.16443, -81.93423
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating32.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+9 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length354 ft (108 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic950 (2023)
Projected traffic1,387 by 2043
Trucks12%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sc 702 over Wilson Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sc 702 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 Sc 702 over Wilson Creek carry?

About 950 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Sc 702 over Wilson Creek?

The structure is 354 ft (108 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 702 over Wilson Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.