Sc 560 over Garrison Creek
GoodLaurens County, South Carolina · 14.8 MI SE of Newberry · Structure no. 000000000001538
- Built
- 1948
- 77 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 34 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 700
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sc 560 over Garrison Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Sc 560 over Garrison Creek in Laurens County, South Carolina. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 years old, older 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 700 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,022 by 2043. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sc 560 over Garrison Creek built?
It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sc 560 over Garrison 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Sc 560 over Garrison Creek carry?
About 700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is Sc 560 over Garrison Creek?
The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns Sc 560 over Garrison Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.