S-9-24 over Bates Mill Creek
PoorCalhoun County, South Carolina · 4 MI N ST Mathews · Structure no. 000000000000388
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 32 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 800
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-9-24 over Bates Mill Creek is a concrete culvert carrying S-9-24 over Bates Mill Creek in Calhoun County, South Carolina. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 800 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,168 by 2043. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-9-24 over Bates Mill Creek built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-9-24 over Bates Mill 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 S-9-24 over Bates Mill Creek carry?
About 800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is S-9-24 over Bates Mill Creek?
The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns S-9-24 over Bates Mill Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.