US Bridges

Sc 194 over Indian Creek

Good

Saluda County, South Carolina · 9.0 MI NE of Saluda · Structure no. 000000000001285

Built
1943
82 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,300
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 194 over Indian Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Sc 194 over Indian Creek in Saluda County, South Carolina. It was built in 1943, so it is 82 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 1,300 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,898 by 2043. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSc 194
CrossesIndian Creek
Location9.0 MI NE of Saluda
RouteState Highway 194
Coordinates34.09379, -81.6612
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating29.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,300 (2023)
Projected traffic1,898 by 2043
Trucks12%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sc 194 over Indian Creek built?

It was built in 1943, making it 82 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sc 194 over Indian 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 194 over Indian Creek carry?

About 1,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Sc 194 over Indian Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 194 over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.