Sc 72 over South Fork Creek
PoorPosted for loadChester County, South Carolina · 9.4MI N of Chester · Structure no. 000000000000330
- Built
- 1929
- 96 years old, rebuilt 1953
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 374 ft
- 16 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,100
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sc 72 over South Fork Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Sc 72 over South Fork Creek in Chester County, South Carolina. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 1953, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 6,100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,614 by 2024. The structure is 374 ft (114 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sc 72 over South Fork Creek built?
It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1953.
What condition is Sc 72 over South Fork Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2025.
How much traffic does Sc 72 over South Fork Creek carry?
About 6,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Sc 72 over South Fork Creek?
The structure is 374 ft (114 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Sc 72 over South Fork Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.