US Bridges

Sc 125 Sbl over Hollow Creek

Poor

Aiken County, South Carolina · 3 MI NW of Jackson · Structure no. 000000000001777

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
120 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
7,050
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 125 Sbl over Hollow Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Sc 125 Sbl over Hollow Creek in Aiken County, South Carolina. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 years old, older than the South Carolina average of 48 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 7,050 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,210 by 2043. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSc 125 Sbl
CrossesHollow Creek
Location3 MI NW of Jackson
RouteState Highway 125
CountyAiken County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates33.36006, -81.81272
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,050 (2023)
Projected traffic11,210 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$243,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sc 125 Sbl over Hollow Creek built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sc 125 Sbl over Hollow Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2025.

How much traffic does Sc 125 Sbl over Hollow Creek carry?

About 7,050 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Sc 125 Sbl over Hollow Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 125 Sbl over Hollow Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.