Sc 391 over Chinquapin Creek
PoorAiken County, South Carolina · 4 MI E of Monetta · Structure no. 000000000002883
- Built
- 1924
- 101 years old, rebuilt 1959
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 172 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 900
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sc 391 over Chinquapin Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Sc 391 over Chinquapin Creek in Aiken County, South Carolina. It was built in 1924 and reconstructed in 1959, so it is 101 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 900 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,314 by 2043. The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long and 33 ft wide.
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sc 391 over Chinquapin Creek built?
It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1959.
What condition is Sc 391 over Chinquapin 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 2024.
How much traffic does Sc 391 over Chinquapin Creek carry?
About 900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Sc 391 over Chinquapin Creek?
The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Sc 391 over Chinquapin Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.