US Bridges

Sc 151 NB over Rocky Creek

Good

Chesterfield County, South Carolina · 10.5 MI NW of Mcbee · Structure no. 000000000009314

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
110 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,800
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 151 NB over Rocky Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sc 151 NB over Rocky Creek in Chesterfield County, South Carolina. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,800 vehicles a day, roughly 41% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,872 by 2043. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSc 151 NB
CrossesRocky Creek
Location10.5 MI NW of Mcbee
RouteState Highway 151
Coordinates34.58941, -80.36807
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating65.7 US tons
Inventory rating36.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length110 ft (33.5 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,800 (2023)
Projected traffic4,872 by 2043
Trucks41%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 151 NB over Rocky Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sc 151 NB over Rocky 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Sc 151 NB over Rocky Creek carry?

About 2,800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 41% are trucks.

How long is Sc 151 NB over Rocky Creek?

The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 151 NB over Rocky Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.