US Bridges

Sc 901 over Little Rocky Creek

Fair

Chester County, South Carolina · 3.6MI N of Fairfield CO L · Structure no. 000000000001433

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
210 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
225
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 901 over Little Rocky Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Sc 901 over Little Rocky Creek in Chester County, South Carolina. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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 225 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 329 by 2043. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesSc 901
CrossesLittle Rocky Creek
Location3.6MI N of Fairfield CO L
RouteState Highway 901
CountyChester County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates34.59389, -80.99639
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.4 US tons
Inventory rating24.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadH 15
Structure length210 ft (64 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic225 (2023)
Projected traffic329 by 2043
Trucks10%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sc 901 over Little Rocky Creek built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sc 901 over Little Rocky 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 2023.

How much traffic does Sc 901 over Little Rocky Creek carry?

About 225 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Sc 901 over Little Rocky Creek?

The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 901 over Little Rocky Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.