US Bridges

Sc 193 over Little Mine Creek

Good

Saluda County, South Carolina · 5.5 MI SW of Saluda · Structure no. 000000000000978

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
275
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 193 over Little Mine Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Sc 193 over Little Mine Creek in Saluda County, South Carolina. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 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 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 275 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 402 by 2043. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSc 193
CrossesLittle Mine Creek
Location5.5 MI SW of Saluda
RouteState Highway 193
Coordinates33.92089, -81.78443
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.7 US tons
Inventory rating27.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic275 (2023)
Projected traffic402 by 2043
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sc 193 over Little Mine Creek built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sc 193 over Little Mine 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Sc 193 over Little Mine Creek carry?

About 275 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is Sc 193 over Little Mine Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 193 over Little Mine Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.