Sc 9 over Rocky Creek
GoodChester County, South Carolina · 3.7MI E of Chester · Structure no. 000000000009649
- Built
- 2001
- 24 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 170 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,350
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sc 9 over Rocky Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sc 9 over Rocky Creek in Chester County, South Carolina. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 5,350 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,309 by 2043. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sc 9 over Rocky Creek built?
It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sc 9 over Rocky 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 Rocky Creek carry?
About 5,350 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is Sc 9 over Rocky Creek?
The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns Sc 9 over Rocky Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.