US Bridges

Sc 145 over Big Black Creek

Good

Chesterfield County, South Carolina · 8.8 MI SW of Chesterfield · Structure no. 000000000009494

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
279 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
800
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 145 over Big Black Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sc 145 over Big Black Creek in Chesterfield County, South Carolina. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 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 800 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,168 by 2043. The structure is 279 ft (85 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesSc 145
CrossesBig Black Creek
Location8.8 MI SW of Chesterfield
RouteState Highway 145
Coordinates34.63182, -80.18099
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.4 US tons
Inventory rating41.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+7 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length279 ft (85 m)
Longest span49 ft (15 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic800 (2023)
Projected traffic1,168 by 2043
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 145 over Big Black Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sc 145 over Big 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Sc 145 over Big Black Creek carry?

About 800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is Sc 145 over Big Black Creek?

The structure is 279 ft (85 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (15 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 145 over Big Black Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.