Sc 150 over Gum Root Creek
GoodCherokee County, South Carolina · 9.7 MI S of Gaffney · Structure no. 000000000006245
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 90 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,700
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sc 150 over Gum Root Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Sc 150 over Gum Root Creek in Cherokee County, South Carolina. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, older 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 2,700 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,293 by 2043. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sc 150 over Gum Root Creek built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sc 150 over Gum Root 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does Sc 150 over Gum Root Creek carry?
About 2,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is Sc 150 over Gum Root Creek?
The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.
Who owns Sc 150 over Gum Root Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.