US Bridges

S-44-24 over Cane Creek

Fair

Union County, South Carolina · 10.5 MI SW Union · Structure no. 000000000008211

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
75 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
250
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-44-24 over Cane Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying S-44-24 over Cane Creek in Union County, South Carolina. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 365 by 2043. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesS-44-24
CrossesCane Creek
Location10.5 MI SW Union
RouteState Highway 24
Coordinates34.59773, -81.50705
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70.8 US tons
Inventory rating42.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1 (+3 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2023)
Projected traffic365 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 S-44-24 over Cane Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-44-24 over Cane 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does S-44-24 over Cane Creek carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is S-44-24 over Cane Creek?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns S-44-24 over Cane Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.