Sc 97 over Seeley Creek
FairPosted for loadChester County, South Carolina · 4.2 MI W of Chester · Structure no. 000000000001019
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 100 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 900
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sc 97 over Seeley Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sc 97 over Seeley Creek in Chester County, South Carolina. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 900 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,431 by 2043. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sc 97 over Seeley Creek built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sc 97 over Seeley 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does Sc 97 over Seeley Creek carry?
About 900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is Sc 97 over Seeley Creek?
The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Sc 97 over Seeley Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.