US Bridges

Sc 101 over Maple Creek

Fair

Spartanburg County, South Carolina · 1.0 MI S of Greer · Structure no. 000000000000749

Built
1936
89 years old, rebuilt 1972
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,200
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 101 over Maple Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Sc 101 over Maple Creek in Spartanburg County, South Carolina. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 1972, so it is 89 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 12,200 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,494 by 2043. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 96 ft wide.

CarriesSc 101
CrossesMaple Creek
Location1.0 MI S of Greer
RouteState Highway 101
Coordinates34.91773, -82.21206
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width96 ft (29.3 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,200 (2023)
Projected traffic15,494 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 101 over Maple Creek built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1972.

What condition is Sc 101 over Maple 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 101 over Maple Creek carry?

About 12,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Sc 101 over Maple Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 96 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 101 over Maple Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.