Sc 150 over Thicketty Creek
PoorCherokee County, South Carolina · 6.5 MI S of Gaffney · Structure no. 000000000006247
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 305 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,700
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sc 150 over Thicketty Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sc 150 over Thicketty 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 2,700 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,293 by 2043. The structure is 305 ft (93 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Thicketty Creek built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sc 150 over Thicketty Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.
How much traffic does Sc 150 over Thicketty Creek carry?
About 2,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is Sc 150 over Thicketty Creek?
The structure is 305 ft (93 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns Sc 150 over Thicketty Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.