US Bridges

Sc 151_BUS over Fork Creek

Fair

Chesterfield County, South Carolina · 1MI S of Jefferson · Structure no. 000000000000498

Built
1931
94 years old, rebuilt 1968
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
132 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
2,400
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 151_BUS over Fork Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Sc 151_BUS over Fork Creek in Chesterfield County, South Carolina. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1968, 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 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 2,400 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,504 by 2043. The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSc 151_BUS
CrossesFork Creek
Location1MI S of Jefferson
RouteState Highway 151
CountyChesterfield County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates34.63876, -80.38861
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.5 US tons
Inventory rating33.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 15
Structure length132 ft (40.2 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.7 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,400 (2023)
Projected traffic3,504 by 2043
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 151_BUS over Fork Creek built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1968.

What condition is Sc 151_BUS over Fork 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_BUS over Fork Creek carry?

About 2,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is Sc 151_BUS over Fork Creek?

The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 151_BUS over Fork Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.