US Bridges

Sc 64/BELLS HWY over Buckhead Creek

FairPosted for load

Colleton County, South Carolina · 13.3 MI W of Waltbr · Structure no. 000000000000514

Built
1931
94 years old, rebuilt 1970
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
251 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
2,900
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 64/BELLS HWY over Buckhead Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sc 64/BELLS HWY over Buckhead Creek in Colleton County, South Carolina. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1970, so it is 94 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 2,900 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,611 by 2043. The structure is 251 ft (76.5 m) long and 40 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSc 64/BELLS HWY
CrossesBuckhead Creek
Location13.3 MI W of Waltbr
RouteState Highway 64
CountyColleton County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates32.99042, -80.87285
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42.1 US tons
Inventory rating25.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadH 15
Structure length251 ft (76.5 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.8 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.1 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,900 (2023)
Projected traffic4,611 by 2043
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$371,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sc 64/BELLS HWY over Buckhead Creek built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1970.

What condition is Sc 64/BELLS HWY over Buckhead 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/BELLS HWY over Buckhead Creek carry?

About 2,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Sc 64/BELLS HWY over Buckhead Creek?

The structure is 251 ft (76.5 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.8 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 64/BELLS HWY over Buckhead Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.