US Bridges

Sc 265 over Lynches River

Fair

Chesterfield County, South Carolina · Lancaster CO LN · Structure no. 000000000000849

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
360 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
950
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 265 over Lynches River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sc 265 over Lynches River in Chesterfield County, South Carolina. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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 950 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,387 by 2043. The structure is 360 ft (109.8 m) long and 26 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSc 265
CrossesLynches River
LocationLancaster CO LN
RouteState Highway 265
CountyChesterfield County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates34.63083, -80.41944
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 15
Structure length360 ft (109.8 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sc 265 over Lynches River built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sc 265 over Lynches River 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Sc 265 over Lynches River carry?

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

How long is Sc 265 over Lynches River?

The structure is 360 ft (109.8 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 265 over Lynches River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.