US Bridges

Sc 150 over Limestone Creek

Fair

Cherokee County, South Carolina · 4.3 MI S of Gaffney · Structure no. 000000000006248

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,800
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 150 over Limestone Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Sc 150 over Limestone 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 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 1,800 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,862 by 2043. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSc 150
CrossesLimestone Creek
Location4.3 MI S of Gaffney
RouteState Highway 150
Coordinates35.02359, -81.68874
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.5 US tons
Inventory rating56.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,800 (2023)
Projected traffic2,862 by 2043
Trucks11%
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 Limestone Creek built?

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

What condition is Sc 150 over Limestone 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 Limestone Creek carry?

About 1,800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Sc 150 over Limestone Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 150 over Limestone Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.