US Bridges

Sc 357 over Motlow Creek

Good

Spartanburg County, South Carolina · 5.5MI NW Inman · Structure no. 000000000006777

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,850
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 357 over Motlow Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Sc 357 over Motlow Creek in Spartanburg County, South Carolina. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 1,850 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,701 by 2043. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 130 ft wide.

CarriesSc 357
CrossesMotlow Creek
Location5.5MI NW Inman
RouteState Highway 357
Coordinates35.1028, -82.1636
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 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.3 US tons
Inventory rating33.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width130 ft (39.6 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,850 (2023)
Projected traffic2,701 by 2043
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
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 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 357 over Motlow Creek built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sc 357 over Motlow 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 357 over Motlow Creek carry?

About 1,850 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Sc 357 over Motlow Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 130 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 357 over Motlow Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.