US Bridges

Sc 268 over Deep Creek

Fair

Chesterfield County, South Carolina · 1.1 MI S Mt Croghan · Structure no. 000000000001445

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

About this bridge

Sc 268 over Deep Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Sc 268 over Deep 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 730 by 2043. The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSc 268
CrossesDeep Creek
Location1.1 MI S Mt Croghan
RouteState Highway 268
CountyChesterfield County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates34.75582, -80.23154
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum 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 length31 ft (9.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.2 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 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 closed1.9 mi (3 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 Deep 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 Deep 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 268 over Deep Creek carry?

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

How long is Sc 268 over Deep Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 268 over Deep Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.