Sc 48 over Griffins Creek
FairRichland County, South Carolina · 3 MI S of Eastover · Structure no. 000000000001270
- Built
- 1947
- 78 years old, rebuilt 1970
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 43 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,500
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sc 48 over Griffins Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Sc 48 over Griffins Creek in Richland County, South Carolina. It was built in 1947 and reconstructed in 1970, 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 2,500 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,975 by 2043. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sc 48 over Griffins Creek built?
It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1970.
What condition is Sc 48 over Griffins 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does Sc 48 over Griffins Creek carry?
About 2,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is Sc 48 over Griffins Creek?
The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.
Who owns Sc 48 over Griffins Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.