US Bridges

Sc 215 over Reedy Creek

Good

Spartanburg County, South Carolina · Roebuck · Structure no. 000000000009899

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
164 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
9,900
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 215 over Reedy Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sc 215 over Reedy Creek in Spartanburg County, South Carolina. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 years old, younger 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 9,900 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,355 by 2043. The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesSc 215
CrossesReedy Creek
LocationRoebuck
RouteState Highway 215
Coordinates34.87942, -81.96317
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.1 US tons
Inventory rating40.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length164 ft (50 m)
Longest span164 ft (50 m)
Deck width72 ft (21.8 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,900 (2023)
Projected traffic14,355 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 215 over Reedy Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sc 215 over Reedy 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 215 over Reedy Creek carry?

About 9,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Sc 215 over Reedy Creek?

The structure is 164 ft (50 m) long with a longest span of 164 ft (50 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 215 over Reedy Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.