US Bridges

Sc 265 over Big Black Creek

Fair

Chesterfield County, South Carolina · 5.1 MI NE Jefferson · Structure no. 000000000001442

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
150 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,600
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 265 over Big Black Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Sc 265 over Big Black Creek in Chesterfield County, South Carolina. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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 1,600 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,336 by 2043. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesSc 265
CrossesBig Black Creek
Location5.1 MI NE Jefferson
RouteState Highway 265
CountyChesterfield County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates34.68496, -80.3081
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 15
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,600 (2023)
Projected traffic2,336 by 2043
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sc 265 over Big Black Creek built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sc 265 over Big Black 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Sc 265 over Big Black Creek carry?

About 1,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is Sc 265 over Big Black Creek?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 265 over Big Black Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.