Greenwood County Bridge Report Card
Greenwood County scores 72 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Greenwood County, South Carolina
Greenwood County has 144 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 3 rated poor and 58 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 2.1% is at or below the 6.3% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 4,600 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Greenwood County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 72/100 (C). The county has 144 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 3 in poor condition and 58 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 4,600 daily vehicle crossings. Poor condition does not mean unsafe; bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.
How the Score Breaks Down
| Factor | Weight | County Value | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poor-condition bridge share | 40 | 2.1% | 4.2 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 1.5% of measured traffic | 1.1 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 40.3% | 20.0 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 55 years vs 48 nationally | 2.8 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 317,225 measured daily crossings | 0.0 |
Score = 100 minus weighted penalties. The score is a comparative research signal, not an official safety rating. Read the full methodology.
County Comparisons
| County Poor-Condition Share | 2.1% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 6.3% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 40.3% |
| Average Bridge Age | 55 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 4,600 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Greenwood County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| S-24-285 over Rocky Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 2,800 | 1962 |
| S-24-178 over Br Big Curl Tail Ck | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 1,600 | 1957 |
| C-24-177 over Reedy Branch | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 200 | 1977 |
| S-24-268 over Rocky Creek | Scour-critical foundation rating | Fair | 7,400 | 1961 |
| S-24-58 over Turner Creek | Scour-critical foundation rating | Fair | 4,900 | 1989 |
| S-24-271 over Coronaca Creek | Scour-critical foundation rating | Fair | 2,700 | 1961 |
| S-24-148 over Hard Labor Creek | Scour-critical foundation rating | Fair | 2,200 | 1980 |
| S-24-39 over Coronaca Creek | Scour-critical foundation rating | Good | 2,000 | 1979 |
| S-24-495 over Big Curl Tail CR | Scour-critical foundation rating | Fair | 1,800 | 1969 |
| S-24-178 over Big Curtail Creek | Scour-critical foundation rating | Fair | 1,600 | 1957 |
Important safety note
Poor condition does not mean a bridge is unsafe. It means at least one major component has significant deterioration and the bridge is a priority for maintenance, repair, or replacement. Bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.