US Bridges

Sc 909 over Stream

Fair

Chester County, South Carolina · 7.0MI NE of Chester · Structure no. 000000000001242

Built
1942
83 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
750
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 909 over Stream is a concrete culvert carrying Sc 909 over Stream in Chester County, South Carolina. It was built in 1942, so it is 83 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 750 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,095 by 2043. The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSc 909
CrossesStream
Location7.0MI NE of Chester
RouteState Highway 909
CountyChester County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates34.77556, -81.13177
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
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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating105.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.5 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic750 (2023)
Projected traffic1,095 by 2043
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
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 909 over Stream built?

It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sc 909 over Stream 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 909 over Stream carry?

About 750 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Sc 909 over Stream?

The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Sc 909 over Stream?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.