US Bridges

Sc 265 over Little Black Creek

Fair

Chesterfield County, South Carolina · 8.3 MI NE Jefferson · Structure no. 000000000001443

Built
1948
77 years old, rebuilt 1975
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,750
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 265 over Little Black Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Sc 265 over Little Black Creek in Chesterfield County, South Carolina. It was built in 1948 and reconstructed in 1975, 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 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 1,750 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,555 by 2043. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSc 265
CrossesLittle Black Creek
Location8.3 MI NE Jefferson
RouteState Highway 265
CountyChesterfield County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates34.70902, -80.25982
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
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 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 length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.6 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,750 (2023)
Projected traffic2,555 by 2043
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sc 265 over Little Black Creek built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1975.

What condition is Sc 265 over Little 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 Little Black Creek carry?

About 1,750 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Sc 265 over Little Black Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 265 over Little Black Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.