Sc 394 over Dean Creek
FairAiken County, South Carolina · 2 MI W of Salley · Structure no. 000000000006602
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 105 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 650
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sc 394 over Dean Creek is a concrete slab carrying Sc 394 over Dean Creek in Aiken County, South Carolina. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 650 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 949 by 2043. The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sc 394 over Dean Creek built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sc 394 over Dean 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 394 over Dean Creek carry?
About 650 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Sc 394 over Dean Creek?
The structure is 105 ft (32 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Sc 394 over Dean Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.