US Bridges

Sc 651/REHOBOTH RD over Chessey Creek

Fair

Colleton County, South Carolina · 2 MI N of Cottageville · Structure no. 000000000001450

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,600
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 651/REHOBOTH RD over Chessey Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Sc 651/REHOBOTH RD over Chessey Creek in Colleton County, South Carolina. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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 1,600 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,336 by 2043. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 28 mi (45 km).

Location

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CarriesSc 651/REHOBOTH RD
CrossesChessey Creek
Location2 MI N of Cottageville
RouteState Highway 651
CountyColleton County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates32.96603, -80.48118
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 rating45 US tons
Inventory rating34.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,600 (2023)
Projected traffic2,336 by 2043
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed28 mi (45 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 Sc 651/REHOBOTH RD over Chessey Creek built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sc 651/REHOBOTH RD 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Sc 651/REHOBOTH RD over Chessey Creek carry?

About 1,600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Sc 651/REHOBOTH RD over Chessey Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 651/REHOBOTH RD over Chessey Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.