Sc 261 over Broad Creek
FairClarendon County, South Carolina · 6MI E of Manning · Structure no. 000000000000406
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old, rebuilt 1967
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 100 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,700
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sc 261 over Broad Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Sc 261 over Broad Creek in Clarendon County, South Carolina. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1967, so it is 95 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 2,700 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,942 by 2043. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sc 261 over Broad Creek built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1967.
What condition is Sc 261 over Broad 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does Sc 261 over Broad Creek carry?
About 2,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Sc 261 over Broad Creek?
The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns Sc 261 over Broad Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.