US Bridges

S-14-48 over Deep Creek

Fair

Clarendon County, South Carolina · 8MI SE Manning · Structure no. 000000000001614

Built
1949
76 years old, rebuilt 1983
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
375
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-14-48 over Deep Creek is a concrete culvert carrying S-14-48 over Deep Creek in Clarendon County, South Carolina. It was built in 1949 and reconstructed in 1983, so it is 76 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 375 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 548 by 2043. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesS-14-48
CrossesDeep Creek
Location8MI SE Manning
RouteState Highway 48
Coordinates33.61263, -80.14842
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating56.1 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.6 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic375 (2023)
Projected traffic548 by 2043
Trucks5%
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 S-14-48 over Deep Creek built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.

What condition is S-14-48 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does S-14-48 over Deep Creek carry?

About 375 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is S-14-48 over Deep Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns S-14-48 over Deep Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.