US Bridges

Sc 113 over Dean Swamp Creek

Good

Aiken County, South Carolina · 6 MI S of Wagener · Structure no. 000000000001001

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
900
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 113 over Dean Swamp Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Sc 113 over Dean Swamp Creek in Aiken County, South Carolina. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 900 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,314 by 2043. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSc 113
CrossesDean Swamp Creek
Location6 MI S of Wagener
RouteState Highway 113
Coordinates33.57986, -81.34825
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 inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic900 (2023)
Projected traffic1,314 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 113 over Dean Swamp Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sc 113 over Dean Swamp 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Sc 113 over Dean Swamp Creek carry?

About 900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Sc 113 over Dean Swamp Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 113 over Dean Swamp Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.