Nicholson Creek-Br over Creek
PoorBerkeley County, South Carolina · No Data Entered · Structure no. 081206000003166
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 31 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 50
- Owner
- Federal
- U.S. Forest Service
About this bridge
Nicholson Creek-Br over Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Nicholson Creek-Br over Creek in Berkeley County, South Carolina. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, older than the South Carolina average of 48 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2045. The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 620.7 mi (999 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Nicholson Creek-Br over Creek built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is Nicholson Creek-Br over Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.
How much traffic does Nicholson Creek-Br over Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (latest count).
How long is Nicholson Creek-Br over Creek?
The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Nicholson Creek-Br over Creek?
It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.