US Bridges

Sc 150 over Kennedy Creek

Good

Spartanburg County, South Carolina · 4.0MI SW of Pacolet · Structure no. 000000000003754

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
150 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
950
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 150 over Kennedy Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Sc 150 over Kennedy Creek in Spartanburg County, South Carolina. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 950 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,387 by 2043. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSc 150
CrossesKennedy Creek
Location4.0MI SW of Pacolet
RouteState Highway 150
Coordinates34.85601, -81.77039
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 rating42.9 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic950 (2023)
Projected traffic1,387 by 2043
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 150 over Kennedy Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sc 150 over Kennedy 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Sc 150 over Kennedy Creek carry?

About 950 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Sc 150 over Kennedy Creek?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 150 over Kennedy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.