US Bridges

Sc 243 over Beaverdam Creek

Fair

Anderson County, South Carolina · 13.0 MI NW of Anderson · Structure no. 000000000003167

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,600
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 243 over Beaverdam Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Sc 243 over Beaverdam Creek in Anderson County, South Carolina. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 2,600 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,796 by 2043. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSc 243
CrossesBeaverdam Creek
Location13.0 MI NW of Anderson
RouteState Highway 243
CountyAnderson County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates34.52716, -82.87572
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.8 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,600 (2023)
Projected traffic3,796 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 243 over Beaverdam Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sc 243 over Beaverdam 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Sc 243 over Beaverdam Creek carry?

About 2,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Sc 243 over Beaverdam Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 243 over Beaverdam Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.