Sc 97 over Rocky Creek
GoodChester County, South Carolina · 2.5MI NW of Great Falls · Structure no. 000000000000109
- Built
- 2016
- 9 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 480 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,950
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sc 97 over Rocky Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sc 97 over Rocky Creek in Chester County, South Carolina. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 1,950 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,101 by 2043. The structure is 480 ft (146.3 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 97 over Rocky Creek built?
It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sc 97 over Rocky 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does Sc 97 over Rocky Creek carry?
About 1,950 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Sc 97 over Rocky Creek?
The structure is 480 ft (146.3 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns Sc 97 over Rocky Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.