US Bridges

Sc 901 over Fishing Creek

Fair

Chester County, South Carolina · Town of Lando · Structure no. 000000000000774

Built
1937
88 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
342 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
2,200
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 901 over Fishing Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Sc 901 over Fishing Creek in Chester County, South Carolina. It was built in 1937, 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 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 2,200 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,212 by 2043. The structure is 342 ft (104.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesSc 901
CrossesFishing Creek
LocationTown of Lando
RouteState Highway 901
CountyChester County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates34.77609, -81.00545
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating29.7 US tons
Inventory rating17.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length342 ft (104.2 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.2 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,200 (2023)
Projected traffic3,212 by 2043
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$929,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sc 901 over Fishing Creek built?

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

What condition is Sc 901 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Sc 901 over Fishing Creek carry?

About 2,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Sc 901 over Fishing Creek?

The structure is 342 ft (104.2 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 901 over Fishing Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.