US Bridges

Sc 462 over Euhaw Creek

Good

Jasper County, South Carolina · 5MI E of Ridgeland · Structure no. 000000000004563

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
90 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,600
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 462 over Euhaw Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Sc 462 over Euhaw Creek in Jasper County, South Carolina. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 12,600 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,034 by 2043. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesSc 462
CrossesEuhaw Creek
Location5MI E of Ridgeland
RouteState Highway 462
Coordinates32.45306, -80.89972
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.8 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,600 (2023)
Projected traffic20,034 by 2043
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sc 462 over Euhaw Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sc 462 over Euhaw 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Sc 462 over Euhaw Creek carry?

About 12,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Sc 462 over Euhaw Creek?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 462 over Euhaw Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.