US Bridges

Sc 223 over Fishing Creek

Good

Chester County, South Carolina · 2.2 MI E of Richburg · Structure no. 000000000001432

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
460 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,400
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 223 over Fishing Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sc 223 over Fishing Creek in Chester County, South Carolina. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 years old, younger than the South Carolina average of 48 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,400 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,044 by 2043. The structure is 460 ft (140.2 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesSc 223
CrossesFishing Creek
Location2.2 MI E of Richburg
RouteState Highway 223
Coordinates34.74087, -80.98654
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.5 US tons
Inventory rating33.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length460 ft (140.2 m)
Longest span102 ft (31.1 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,400 (2023)
Projected traffic2,044 by 2043
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 223 over Fishing Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sc 223 over Fishing Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does Sc 223 over Fishing Creek carry?

About 1,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Sc 223 over Fishing Creek?

The structure is 460 ft (140.2 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31.1 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 223 over Fishing Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.