US Bridges

Sc 64 over Georges Creek

Fair

Bamberg County, South Carolina · 4MI W of Olar · Structure no. 000000000002128

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,050
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 64 over Georges Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Sc 64 over Georges Creek in Bamberg County, South Carolina. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 1,050 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,670 by 2043. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long and 44 ft wide.

CarriesSc 64
CrossesGeorges Creek
Location4MI W of Olar
RouteState Highway 64
Coordinates33.19134, -81.22137
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.3 US tons
Inventory rating27.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length32 ft (9.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,050 (2023)
Projected traffic1,670 by 2043
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sc 64 over Georges Creek built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sc 64 over Georges 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Sc 64 over Georges Creek carry?

About 1,050 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Sc 64 over Georges Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 64 over Georges Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.