US Bridges

Sc 64 over Hercules Creek

Good

Barnwell County, South Carolina · 7.0MI SE of Barnwell · Structure no. 000000000002135

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,450
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 64 over Hercules Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Sc 64 over Hercules Creek in Barnwell 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,450 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,306 by 2043. The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSc 64
CrossesHercules Creek
Location7.0MI SE of Barnwell
RouteState Highway 64
Coordinates33.19357, -81.26057
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.5 US tons
Inventory rating26.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length43 ft (13 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.5 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,450 (2023)
Projected traffic2,306 by 2043
Trucks14%
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 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 Hercules Creek built?

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

What condition is Sc 64 over Hercules Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does Sc 64 over Hercules Creek carry?

About 1,450 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Sc 64 over Hercules Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 64 over Hercules Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.