US Bridges

Sc 102 over Indian Creek

Fair

Chesterfield County, South Carolina · Chesterfield City Limits · Structure no. 000000000001175

Built
1941
84 years old, rebuilt 1968
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,300
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 102 over Indian Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Sc 102 over Indian Creek in Chesterfield County, South Carolina. It was built in 1941 and reconstructed in 1968, so it is 84 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 2,300 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,358 by 2043. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 61 ft wide.

CarriesSc 102
CrossesIndian Creek
LocationChesterfield City Limits
RouteState Highway 102
Coordinates34.72892, -80.08439
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
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 rating57.9 US tons
Inventory rating34.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,300 (2023)
Projected traffic3,358 by 2043
Trucks9%
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$69,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sc 102 over Indian Creek built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1968.

What condition is Sc 102 over Indian 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Sc 102 over Indian Creek carry?

About 2,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Sc 102 over Indian Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 102 over Indian Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.