US Bridges

Sc 201 over Reeds Creek

Good

Abbeville County, South Carolina · 6.0 MI NW of Abbeville · Structure no. 000000000001277

Built
1943
82 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
41 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,550
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 201 over Reeds Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Sc 201 over Reeds Creek in Abbeville County, South Carolina. It was built in 1943, so it is 82 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 1,550 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,263 by 2043. The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesSc 201
CrossesReeds Creek
Location6.0 MI NW of Abbeville
RouteState Highway 201
Coordinates34.26033, -82.41701
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.1 US tons
Inventory rating49.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length41 ft (12.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,550 (2023)
Projected traffic2,263 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 Sc 201 over Reeds Creek built?

It was built in 1943, making it 82 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sc 201 over Reeds 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Sc 201 over Reeds Creek carry?

About 1,550 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Sc 201 over Reeds Creek?

The structure is 41 ft (12.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 201 over Reeds Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.