US Bridges

Sc 268 over Little Black Creek

Good

Chesterfield County, South Carolina · 4.5 MI S Mt Croghan · Structure no. 000000000001444

Built
1948
77 years old, rebuilt 1975
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 268 over Little Black Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Sc 268 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 500 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 730 by 2043. The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSc 268
CrossesLittle Black Creek
Location4.5 MI S Mt Croghan
RouteState Highway 268
Coordinates34.71233, -80.26481
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating60.7 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length33 ft (10.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width56 ft (17.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2023)
Projected traffic730 by 2043
Trucks25%
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 268 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 268 over Little Black Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does Sc 268 over Little Black Creek carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is Sc 268 over Little Black Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 268 over Little Black Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.