US 21 over Fishing Creek
PoorChester County, South Carolina · N. City Limits -G. Falls · Structure no. 000000000000769
- Built
- 1937
- 88 years old, rebuilt 1986
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 285 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,600
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 21 over Fishing Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying US 21 over Fishing Creek in Chester County, South Carolina. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 88 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 4 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.
It carries about 4,600 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,716 by 2043. The structure is 285 ft (86.9 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 US 21 over Fishing Creek built?
It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.
What condition is US 21 over Fishing 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does US 21 over Fishing Creek carry?
About 4,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is US 21 over Fishing Creek?
The structure is 285 ft (86.9 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.
Who owns US 21 over Fishing Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.