US Bridges

Sc 14 over Clear Branch

Fair

Spartanburg County, South Carolina · 1.4 MI SE Landrum · Structure no. 000000000002836

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
23 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,900
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 14 over Clear Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Sc 14 over Clear Branch in Spartanburg County, South Carolina. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 5 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 4,900 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,791 by 2043. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long and 97 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSc 14
CrossesClear Branch
Location1.4 MI SE Landrum
RouteState Highway 14
CountySpartanburg County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates35.16027, -82.2022
Functional classRural 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating23.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length23 ft (7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width97 ft (29.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,900 (2023)
Projected traffic7,791 by 2043
Trucks7%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sc 14 over Clear Branch built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sc 14 over Clear Branch 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 14 over Clear Branch carry?

About 4,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Sc 14 over Clear Branch?

The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 97 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 14 over Clear Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.