Sc 198 over Sapoch Creek
FairCherokee County, South Carolina · 2.6 MI N of Blacksburg · Structure no. 000000000001606
- Built
- 1949
- 76 years old, rebuilt 1975
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 32 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,750
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sc 198 over Sapoch Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Sc 198 over Sapoch Creek in Cherokee County, South Carolina. It was built in 1949 and reconstructed in 1975, so it is 76 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 1,750 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,555 by 2043. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Frequently asked questions
When was Sc 198 over Sapoch Creek built?
It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1975.
What condition is Sc 198 over Sapoch 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does Sc 198 over Sapoch Creek carry?
About 1,750 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is Sc 198 over Sapoch Creek?
The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.
Who owns Sc 198 over Sapoch Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.