Sc 5 over Kings Creek
GoodCherokee County, South Carolina · 0.5 MI W of Kings Crk · Structure no. 000000000001935
- Built
- 2006
- 19 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 184 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,300
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sc 5 over Kings Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sc 5 over Kings Creek in Cherokee County, South Carolina. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 6,300 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,962 by 2043. The structure is 184 ft (56.1 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sc 5 over Kings Creek built?
It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sc 5 over Kings 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does Sc 5 over Kings Creek carry?
About 6,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.
How long is Sc 5 over Kings Creek?
The structure is 184 ft (56.1 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.
Who owns Sc 5 over Kings Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.