US Bridges

Sc 72 over Rocky Creek

Fair

Chester County, South Carolina · 3.5MI N of Chester · Structure no. 000000000000329

Built
1929
96 years old, rebuilt 1957
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
100 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 72 over Rocky Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Sc 72 over Rocky Creek in Chester County, South Carolina. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 1957, 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 5 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 6,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,440 by 2043. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesSc 72
CrossesRocky Creek
Location3.5MI N of Chester
RouteState Highway 72
CountyChester County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates34.739, -81.17026
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,000 (2023)
Projected traffic10,440 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$741,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sc 72 over Rocky Creek built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1957.

What condition is Sc 72 over Rocky 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Sc 72 over Rocky Creek carry?

About 6,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Sc 72 over Rocky Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 72 over Rocky Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.