US Bridges

Sc 151 over Swift Creek

Good

Chesterfield County, South Carolina · 4.5 MI NW of Mcbee · Structure no. 000000000000496

Built
1931
94 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,600
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 151 over Swift Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Sc 151 over Swift Creek in Chesterfield County, South Carolina. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 2001, 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 6,600 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,484 by 2043. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 157 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 32.9 mi (53 km).

CarriesSc 151
CrossesSwift Creek
Location4.5 MI NW of Mcbee
RouteState Highway 151
Coordinates34.50628, -80.32112
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating107.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width157 ft (48 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,600 (2023)
Projected traffic11,484 by 2043
Trucks27%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed32.9 mi (53 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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$39,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sc 151 over Swift Creek built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is Sc 151 over Swift 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Sc 151 over Swift Creek carry?

About 6,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is Sc 151 over Swift Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 157 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 151 over Swift Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.