US Bridges

Sc 151 over Fork Creek

Fair

Chesterfield County, South Carolina · 4.1 MI S of Pageland · Structure no. 000000000000499

Built
1931
94 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,300
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 151 over Fork Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Sc 151 over Fork 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 9,300 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,182 by 2043. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 181 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSc 151
CrossesFork Creek
Location4.1 MI S of Pageland
RouteState Highway 151
Coordinates34.7135, -80.39204
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.3 US tons
Inventory rating68.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width181 ft (55.2 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,300 (2023)
Projected traffic16,182 by 2043
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$138,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sc 151 over Fork 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 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 over Fork Creek carry?

About 9,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is Sc 151 over Fork Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 181 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 151 over Fork Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.