Sc 198 over Buffalo Creek
GoodCherokee County, South Carolina · Nc/Sc State Line · Structure no. 000000000010100
- Built
- 2000
- 25 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 350 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,750
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- Other State Agency
About this bridge
Sc 198 over Buffalo Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sc 198 over Buffalo Creek in Cherokee County, South Carolina. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 years old, younger 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 1,750 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,555 by 2043. The structure is 350 ft (106.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sc 198 over Buffalo Creek built?
It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sc 198 over Buffalo 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does Sc 198 over Buffalo Creek carry?
About 1,750 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is Sc 198 over Buffalo Creek?
The structure is 350 ft (106.7 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Sc 198 over Buffalo Creek?
It is owned by the Other State Agency.