US Bridges

Sc 150 over Sarratt Creek

Fair

Cherokee County, South Carolina · 6.4 MI N of Gaffney · Structure no. 000000000002681

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
42 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,600
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 150 over Sarratt Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Sc 150 over Sarratt Creek in Cherokee County, South Carolina. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 2,600 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,796 by 2043. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSc 150
CrossesSarratt Creek
Location6.4 MI N of Gaffney
RouteState Highway 150
CountyCherokee County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates35.16365, -81.67751
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 inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.2 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,600 (2023)
Projected traffic3,796 by 2043
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Sc 150 over Sarratt Creek built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sc 150 over Sarratt 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Sc 150 over Sarratt Creek carry?

About 2,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Sc 150 over Sarratt Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 150 over Sarratt Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.