Sc 4 over Burcale Creek
FairAiken County, South Carolina · 9 MI SW of Wagener · Structure no. 000000000000590
- Built
- 1932
- 93 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 32 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,300
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sc 4 over Burcale Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Sc 4 over Burcale Creek in Aiken County, South Carolina. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 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 3,300 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,247 by 2043. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sc 4 over Burcale Creek built?
It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sc 4 over Burcale 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does Sc 4 over Burcale Creek carry?
About 3,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is Sc 4 over Burcale Creek?
The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.
Who owns Sc 4 over Burcale Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.