US Bridges

Sc 823 over Whites Creek

Good

Abbeville County, South Carolina · 8.9 MI SW of Abbeville · Structure no. 000000000001415

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 823 over Whites Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Sc 823 over Whites Creek in Abbeville County, South Carolina. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 365 by 2043. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSc 823
CrossesWhites Creek
Location8.9 MI SW of Abbeville
RouteState Highway 823
Coordinates34.06179, -82.44787
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2023)
Projected traffic365 by 2043
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sc 823 over Whites Creek built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sc 823 over Whites 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 823 over Whites Creek carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Sc 823 over Whites Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 823 over Whites Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.