US Bridges

US 21 NB over Village Creek

Fair

Beaufort County, South Carolina · 7.8 MI SE Beaufort · Structure no. 000000000001344

Built
1947
78 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
30 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,900
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 21 NB over Village Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 21 NB over Village Creek in Beaufort County, South Carolina. It was built in 1947, so it is 78 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 6,900 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,971 by 2043. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 21 NB
CrossesVillage Creek
Location7.8 MI SE Beaufort
RouteU.S. Route 21
CountyBeaufort County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates32.39939, -80.54007
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating78.3 US tons
Inventory rating46.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,900 (2023)
Projected traffic10,971 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 US 21 NB over Village Creek built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 21 NB over Village 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 US 21 NB over Village Creek carry?

About 6,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is US 21 NB over Village Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns US 21 NB over Village Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.