Sc 151 SB over Big Sandy Creek
FairChesterfield County, South Carolina · 7.4 MI NW of Mcbee · Structure no. 000000000000231
- Built
- 1926
- 99 years old, rebuilt 2001
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 88 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,300
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sc 151 SB over Big Sandy Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Sc 151 SB over Big Sandy Creek in Chesterfield County, South Carolina. It was built in 1926 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 99 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 3,300 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,742 by 2043. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sc 151 SB over Big Sandy Creek built?
It was built in 1926, making it 99 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.
What condition is Sc 151 SB over Big Sandy 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does Sc 151 SB over Big Sandy Creek carry?
About 3,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.
How long is Sc 151 SB over Big Sandy Creek?
The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.
Who owns Sc 151 SB over Big Sandy Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.