US Bridges

Sc 151 over Cedar Creek

Fair

Chesterfield County, South Carolina · 2.7 MI NW of Mcbee · Structure no. 000000000000495

Built
1931
94 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,100
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 151 over Cedar Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Sc 151 over Cedar Creek in Chesterfield County, South Carolina. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 94 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 7,100 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,354 by 2043. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 176 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesSc 151
CrossesCedar Creek
Location2.7 MI NW of Mcbee
RouteState Highway 151
CountyChesterfield County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates34.476, -80.28485
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.3 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width176 ft (53.5 m)
Roadway width58 ft (17.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,100 (2023)
Projected traffic12,354 by 2043
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
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 151 over Cedar Creek built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is Sc 151 over Cedar 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Sc 151 over Cedar Creek carry?

About 7,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is Sc 151 over Cedar Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 176 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 151 over Cedar Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.