US Bridges

Sc 125 over Steel Creek

Fair

Barnwell County, South Carolina · In Savannah Riv Plant · Structure no. 000000000000227

Built
1926
99 years old, rebuilt 1978
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
88 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 125 over Steel Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Sc 125 over Steel Creek in Barnwell County, South Carolina. It was built in 1926 and reconstructed in 1978, so it is 99 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 5 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 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,920 by 2043. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 47 ft wide.

CarriesSc 125
CrossesSteel Creek
LocationIn Savannah Riv Plant
RouteState Highway 125
Coordinates33.14585, -81.62872
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating27.4 US tons
Inventory rating16.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length88 ft (26.8 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2023)
Projected traffic2,920 by 2043
Trucks25%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$38,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sc 125 over Steel Creek built?

It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1978.

What condition is Sc 125 over Steel 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Sc 125 over Steel Creek carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is Sc 125 over Steel Creek?

The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 125 over Steel Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.