US Bridges

Sc 124 over Georges Creek

Good

Pickens County, South Carolina · 6 MI E of Easley · Structure no. 000000000010856

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
150 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,600
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 124 over Georges Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sc 124 over Georges Creek in Pickens County, South Carolina. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 10,600 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,462 by 2043. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSc 124
CrossesGeorges Creek
Location6 MI E of Easley
RouteState Highway 124
Coordinates34.83299, -82.49724
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.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.8 US tons
Inventory rating43.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span150 ft (45.7 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,600 (2023)
Projected traffic13,462 by 2043
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sc 124 over Georges Creek built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sc 124 over Georges 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Sc 124 over Georges Creek carry?

About 10,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Sc 124 over Georges Creek?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 124 over Georges Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.