Sc 64 over Chessey Creek
FairColleton County, South Carolina · 6 MI S of Walterboro · Structure no. 000000000000134
- Built
- 1922
- 103 years old, rebuilt 1942
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 66 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,500
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sc 64 over Chessey Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Sc 64 over Chessey Creek in Colleton County, South Carolina. It was built in 1922 and reconstructed in 1942, so it is 103 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 5 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 5,500 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,745 by 2043. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sc 64 over Chessey Creek built?
It was built in 1922, making it 103 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1942.
What condition is Sc 64 over Chessey 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does Sc 64 over Chessey Creek carry?
About 5,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Sc 64 over Chessey Creek?
The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns Sc 64 over Chessey Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.