US Bridges

S-9-167 over Spring Creek

Good

Calhoun County, South Carolina · 4 MI E Cameron · Structure no. 000000000002482

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-9-167 over Spring Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying S-9-167 over Spring Creek in Calhoun County, South Carolina. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 years old, younger than the South Carolina average of 48 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 64 by 2043. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesS-9-167
CrossesSpring Creek
Location4 MI E Cameron
RouteState Highway 167
Coordinates33.51495, -80.6567
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2023)
Projected traffic64 by 2043
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S-9-167 over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-9-167 over Spring Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does S-9-167 over Spring Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is S-9-167 over Spring Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns S-9-167 over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.