US Bridges

Sc 215 over Johns Creek

Fair

Chester County, South Carolina · 10MIN of Fairfield CO LN · Structure no. 000000000000930

Built
1939
86 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
51 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
650
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 215 over Johns Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Sc 215 over Johns Creek in Chester County, South Carolina. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 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 650 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,034 by 2043. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 59 ft wide.

CarriesSc 215
CrossesJohns Creek
Location10MIN of Fairfield CO LN
RouteState Highway 215
Coordinates34.5841, -81.38447
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 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 rating52.1 US tons
Inventory rating31.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width59 ft (18.1 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic650 (2023)
Projected traffic1,034 by 2043
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 215 over Johns Creek built?

It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sc 215 over Johns 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Sc 215 over Johns Creek carry?

About 650 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is Sc 215 over Johns Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 215 over Johns Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.