US Bridges

Sc 265 over Little Fork Creek

Fair

Chesterfield County, South Carolina · 1.5 MI SW of Jefferson · Structure no. 000000000000725

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
120 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
950
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 265 over Little Fork Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Sc 265 over Little Fork Creek in Chesterfield County, South Carolina. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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 950 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,387 by 2043. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 26 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSc 265
CrossesLittle Fork Creek
Location1.5 MI SW of Jefferson
RouteState Highway 265
CountyChesterfield County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates34.63728, -80.40637
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating36.8 US tons
Inventory rating28.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 15
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic950 (2023)
Projected traffic1,387 by 2043
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sc 265 over Little Fork Creek built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sc 265 over Little 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Sc 265 over Little Fork Creek carry?

About 950 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Sc 265 over Little Fork Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 265 over Little Fork Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.