US Bridges

Sc 9 over Crews Branch

Good

Chesterfield County, South Carolina · 0.8 MI E of Ruby · Structure no. 000000000000596

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 1963
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,800
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 9 over Crews Branch is a concrete culvert carrying Sc 9 over Crews Branch in Chesterfield County, South Carolina. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1963, so it is 93 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 7,800 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,572 by 2043. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSc 9
CrossesCrews Branch
Location0.8 MI E of Ruby
RouteState Highway 9
Coordinates34.74249, -80.16789
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.5 US tons
Inventory rating33.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.9 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,800 (2023)
Projected traffic13,572 by 2043
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 9 over Crews Branch built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1963.

What condition is Sc 9 over Crews Branch 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 9 over Crews Branch carry?

About 7,800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is Sc 9 over Crews Branch?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 9 over Crews Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.