US Bridges

Sc 901 over Rocky Creek

Good

Chester County, South Carolina · 5 MI NW of Great Falls · Structure no. 000000000010626

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Other
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
339 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
450
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 901 over Rocky Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous other carrying Sc 901 over Rocky Creek in Chester County, South Carolina. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 450 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 657 by 2043. The structure is 339 ft (103.3 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesSc 901
CrossesRocky Creek
Location5 MI NW of Great Falls
RouteState Highway 901
Coordinates34.61195, -80.98292
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour evaluation has not been made
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length339 ft (103.3 m)
Longest span113 ft (34.4 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic450 (2023)
Projected traffic657 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sc 901 over Rocky Creek built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sc 901 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Sc 901 over Rocky Creek carry?

About 450 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Sc 901 over Rocky Creek?

The structure is 339 ft (103.3 m) long with a longest span of 113 ft (34.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 901 over Rocky Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.