US Bridges

Sc 14 over Reedy Creek

Fair

Laurens County, South Carolina · City of Laurens · Structure no. 000000000001383

Built
1947
78 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
65 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
4,400
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 14 over Reedy Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Sc 14 over Reedy Creek in Laurens County, South Carolina. It was built in 1947, so it is 78 years old, older 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 4,400 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,204 by 2043. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 78 ft wide.

CarriesSc 14
CrossesReedy Creek
LocationCity of Laurens
RouteState Highway 14
Coordinates34.50499, -82.02191
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating45.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadH 20
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width78 ft (23.8 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,400 (2023)
Projected traffic6,204 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$12,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sc 14 over Reedy Creek built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sc 14 over Reedy 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Sc 14 over Reedy Creek carry?

About 4,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Sc 14 over Reedy Creek?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 14 over Reedy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.