Sc 126 over Little Horse Creek
FairAiken County, South Carolina · 2 MI NW of Clearwater · Structure no. 000000000001234
- Built
- 1942
- 83 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 21 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 9,600
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sc 126 over Little Horse Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Sc 126 over Little Horse Creek in Aiken County, South Carolina. It was built in 1942, so it is 83 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 9,600 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,888 by 2043. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sc 126 over Little Horse Creek built?
It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sc 126 over Little Horse 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does Sc 126 over Little Horse Creek carry?
About 9,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Sc 126 over Little Horse Creek?
The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.
Who owns Sc 126 over Little Horse Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.