US Bridges

Sc 9 over Rodens Creek

Fair

Chester County, South Carolina · 8.7MI W of Chester · Structure no. 000000000000771

Built
1937
88 years old, rebuilt 1963
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,400
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 9 over Rodens Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Sc 9 over Rodens Creek in Chester County, South Carolina. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 1963, 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 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 2,400 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,176 by 2043. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSc 9
CrossesRodens Creek
Location8.7MI W of Chester
RouteState Highway 9
CountyChester County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates34.74923, -81.35946
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.1 US tons
Inventory rating55.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.4 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,400 (2023)
Projected traffic4,176 by 2043
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Rodens Creek built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1963.

What condition is Sc 9 over Rodens 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 Rodens Creek carry?

About 2,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is Sc 9 over Rodens Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 9 over Rodens Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.