US Bridges

Sc 262 over Mill Creek

Good

Richland County, South Carolina · 5 MI SE of Forest Acres · Structure no. 000000000008776

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
90 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
26,700
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 262 over Mill Creek is a concrete slab carrying Sc 262 over Mill Creek in Richland County, South Carolina. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 26,700 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 36,045 by 2043. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSc 262
CrossesMill Creek
Location5 MI SE of Forest Acres
RouteState Highway 262
Coordinates33.98037, -80.91454
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.8 US tons
Inventory rating59.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.9 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,700 (2023)
Projected traffic36,045 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sc 262 over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sc 262 over Mill 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 262 over Mill Creek carry?

About 26,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Sc 262 over Mill Creek?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 262 over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.