US Bridges

Sc 187 over Weems Creek

Fair

Anderson County, South Carolina · 11.4 MI SW of Anderson · Structure no. 000000000007190

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
90 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 187 over Weems Creek is a concrete slab carrying Sc 187 over Weems Creek in Anderson County, South Carolina. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 730 by 2043. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesSc 187
CrossesWeems Creek
Location11.4 MI SW of Anderson
RouteState Highway 187
CountyAnderson County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates34.35556, -82.75171
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating57.5 US tons
Inventory rating44.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2023)
Projected traffic730 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 187 over Weems Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sc 187 over Weems 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Sc 187 over Weems Creek carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Sc 187 over Weems Creek?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 187 over Weems Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.