S-9-21 over Bates Creek
FairCalhoun County, South Carolina · 5 NW ST Mathews · Structure no. 000000000000668
- Built
- 1935
- 90 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 22 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 550
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
S-9-21 over Bates Creek is a concrete culvert carrying S-9-21 over Bates Creek in Calhoun County, South Carolina. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 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 550 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 803 by 2043. The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was S-9-21 over Bates Creek built?
It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.
What condition is S-9-21 over Bates 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does S-9-21 over Bates Creek carry?
About 550 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is S-9-21 over Bates Creek?
The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns S-9-21 over Bates Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.