US Bridges

Sc 419 over Buckhead Creek

Fair

Calhoun County, South Carolina · In Ft Motte · Structure no. 000000000001279

Built
1943
82 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
275
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 419 over Buckhead Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Sc 419 over Buckhead Creek in Calhoun County, South Carolina. It was built in 1943, so it is 82 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 275 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 402 by 2043. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesSc 419
CrossesBuckhead Creek
LocationIn Ft Motte
RouteState Highway 419
Coordinates33.73675, -80.69218
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 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 rating42.5 US tons
Inventory rating25.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic275 (2023)
Projected traffic402 by 2043
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sc 419 over Buckhead Creek built?

It was built in 1943, making it 82 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sc 419 over Buckhead 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 Sc 419 over Buckhead Creek carry?

About 275 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is Sc 419 over Buckhead Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 419 over Buckhead Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.