US Bridges

Sc 125 over Upper Three Runs Creek

Fair

Aiken County, South Carolina · Savannah River Plant · Structure no. 000000000002109

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 1978
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
176 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
3,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 125 over Upper Three Runs Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Sc 125 over Upper Three Runs Creek in Aiken County, South Carolina. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 1978, so it is 70 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 5 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 3,000 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,380 by 2043. The structure is 176 ft (53.6 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesSc 125
CrossesUpper Three Runs Creek
LocationSavannah River Plant
RouteState Highway 125
Coordinates33.23928, -81.74451
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadH 15
Structure length176 ft (53.6 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,000 (2023)
Projected traffic4,380 by 2043
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sc 125 over Upper Three Runs Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1978.

What condition is Sc 125 over Upper Three Runs 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 125 over Upper Three Runs Creek carry?

About 3,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is Sc 125 over Upper Three Runs Creek?

The structure is 176 ft (53.6 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 125 over Upper Three Runs Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.