Sc 81 over Rocky River
FairAbbeville County, South Carolina · 14.5MI NW Abbev · Structure no. 000000000000826
- Built
- 1938
- 87 years old, rebuilt 1982
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 293 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,600
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sc 81 over Rocky River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sc 81 over Rocky River in Abbeville County, South Carolina. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1982, so it is 87 years old, older 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 1,600 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,544 by 2043. The structure is 293 ft (89.3 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sc 81 over Rocky River built?
It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.
What condition is Sc 81 over Rocky River 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does Sc 81 over Rocky River carry?
About 1,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Sc 81 over Rocky River?
The structure is 293 ft (89.3 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns Sc 81 over Rocky River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.