US Bridges

Sc 9 over Turkey Creek

Good

Chester County, South Carolina · 1.5MI E of Union CO LN · Structure no. 000000000009492

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
325 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,950
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 9 over Turkey Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sc 9 over Turkey Creek in Chester County, South Carolina. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 1,950 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,393 by 2043. The structure is 325 ft (99.1 m) long and 47 ft wide.

CarriesSc 9
CrossesTurkey Creek
Location1.5MI E of Union CO LN
RouteState Highway 9
Coordinates34.77662, -81.43232
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.9 US tons
Inventory rating51.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length325 ft (99.1 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,950 (2023)
Projected traffic3,393 by 2043
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 9 over Turkey Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sc 9 over Turkey 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Sc 9 over Turkey Creek carry?

About 1,950 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is Sc 9 over Turkey Creek?

The structure is 325 ft (99.1 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 9 over Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.