US Bridges

Sc 9 over Fishing Creek

Fair

Chester County, South Carolina · 3.5MI W of Fort Lawn · Structure no. 000000000000491

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
480 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
6,700
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 9 over Fishing Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sc 9 over Fishing Creek in Chester County, South Carolina. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger 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 6,700 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,658 by 2043. The structure is 480 ft (146.3 m) long and 77 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesSc 9
CrossesFishing Creek
Location3.5MI W of Fort Lawn
RouteState Highway 9
CountyChester County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates34.69069, -80.93965
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.9 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length480 ft (146.3 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.3 m)
Deck width77 ft (23.5 m)
Roadway width65 ft (19.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,700 (2023)
Projected traffic11,658 by 2043
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sc 9 over Fishing Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sc 9 over Fishing 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Sc 9 over Fishing Creek carry?

About 6,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Sc 9 over Fishing Creek?

The structure is 480 ft (146.3 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.3 m) and a deck 77 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 9 over Fishing Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.