Sc 61 over Church Creek
FairCharleston County, South Carolina · 4 MI E of N Chas Pierpont · Structure no. 000000000000716
- Built
- 1936
- 89 years old, rebuilt 1959
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 88 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 17,900
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sc 61 over Church Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Sc 61 over Church Creek in Charleston County, South Carolina. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 1959, so it is 89 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 5 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 17,900 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,838 by 2043. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sc 61 over Church Creek built?
It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1959.
What condition is Sc 61 over Church 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does Sc 61 over Church Creek carry?
About 17,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Sc 61 over Church Creek?
The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Sc 61 over Church Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.