Sc 64/BELLS HWY over Buckhead Creek Trib
PoorColleton County, South Carolina · 13.2 MI W of Waltbr · Structure no. 000000000000515
- Built
- 1931
- 94 years old, rebuilt 1970
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- 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 Trib is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sc 64/BELLS HWY over Buckhead Creek Trib 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
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. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sc 64/BELLS HWY over Buckhead Creek Trib 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 Trib in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.
How much traffic does Sc 64/BELLS HWY over Buckhead Creek Trib 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 Trib?
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 Trib?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.