US Bridges

Sc 145 over Adams Creek

Fair

Chesterfield County, South Carolina · 3.1 MI N of Chesterfield · Structure no. 000000000000399

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1967
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,200
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 145 over Adams Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Sc 145 over Adams Creek in Chesterfield County, South Carolina. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1967, so it is 95 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 6 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 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,752 by 2043. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSc 145
CrossesAdams Creek
Location3.1 MI N of Chesterfield
RouteState Highway 145
Coordinates34.77526, -80.07662
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.2 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,200 (2023)
Projected traffic1,752 by 2043
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 145 over Adams Creek built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1967.

What condition is Sc 145 over Adams 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Sc 145 over Adams Creek carry?

About 1,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Sc 145 over Adams Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 145 over Adams Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.