US Bridges

Sc 150 over Goucher Creek

Fair

Cherokee County, South Carolina · 7.9 MI S Gaffney · Structure no. 000000000006246

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
150 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,700
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 150 over Goucher Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Sc 150 over Goucher 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 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 2,700 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,293 by 2043. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

Location

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CarriesSc 150
CrossesGoucher Creek
Location7.9 MI S Gaffney
RouteState Highway 150
CountyCherokee County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates34.97301, -81.70274
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.9 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.5 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,700 (2023)
Projected traffic4,293 by 2043
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 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 Goucher Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sc 150 over Goucher 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 Goucher Creek carry?

About 2,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Sc 150 over Goucher Creek?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 150 over Goucher Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.