US 21 over Big Beaver Creek
FairCalhoun County, South Carolina · At Lexington CO LN · Structure no. 000000000001012
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 32 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,300
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 21 over Big Beaver Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US 21 over Big Beaver Creek in Calhoun County, South Carolina. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 3,300 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,818 by 2043. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 47 ft wide.
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 US 21 over Big Beaver Creek built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.
What condition is US 21 over Big Beaver 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 2024.
How much traffic does US 21 over Big Beaver Creek carry?
About 3,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is US 21 over Big Beaver Creek?
The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns US 21 over Big Beaver Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.