US Bridges

Sc 4/SC 302 over Shaws Creek

Fair

Aiken County, South Carolina · 6 MI E of Aiken · Structure no. 000000000008122

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
302 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
3,300
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 4/SC 302 over Shaws Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sc 4/SC 302 over Shaws Creek in Aiken County, South Carolina. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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 3,300 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,379 by 2043. The structure is 302 ft (92.2 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSc 4/SC 302
CrossesShaws Creek
Location6 MI E of Aiken
RouteState Highway 4
CountyAiken County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates33.57676, -81.60333
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating46.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length302 ft (92.2 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.4 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,300 (2023)
Projected traffic5,379 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 4/SC 302 over Shaws Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sc 4/SC 302 over Shaws 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 4/SC 302 over Shaws Creek carry?

About 3,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Sc 4/SC 302 over Shaws Creek?

The structure is 302 ft (92.2 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.4 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 4/SC 302 over Shaws Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.