Sc 72 over Bear Creek
FairChester County, South Carolina · 5.0 MI S of Chester · Structure no. 000000000000327
- Built
- 1929
- 96 years old, rebuilt 1956
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 33 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,000
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sc 72 over Bear Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Sc 72 over Bear Creek in Chester County, South Carolina. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 1956, so it is 96 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 3,000 vehicles a day, roughly 36% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,220 by 2043. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sc 72 over Bear Creek built?
It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1956.
What condition is Sc 72 over Bear 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does Sc 72 over Bear Creek carry?
About 3,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 36% are trucks.
How long is Sc 72 over Bear Creek?
The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns Sc 72 over Bear Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.