US Bridges

Sc 212/WILLIAMS RD over Buckhead Creek (2)

Good

Colleton County, South Carolina · 2 MI S of Williams · Structure no. 000000000006459

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
120 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
450
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 212/WILLIAMS RD over Buckhead Creek (2) is a concrete slab carrying Sc 212/WILLIAMS RD over Buckhead Creek (2) in Colleton County, South Carolina. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, older than the South Carolina average of 48 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 450 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 657 by 2043. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesSc 212/WILLIAMS RD
CrossesBuckhead Creek (2)
Location2 MI S of Williams
RouteState Highway 212
Coordinates33.00673, -80.85701
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.6 US tons
Inventory rating38.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 15
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic450 (2023)
Projected traffic657 by 2043
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sc 212/WILLIAMS RD over Buckhead Creek (2) built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sc 212/WILLIAMS RD over Buckhead Creek (2) in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does Sc 212/WILLIAMS RD over Buckhead Creek (2) carry?

About 450 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is Sc 212/WILLIAMS RD over Buckhead Creek (2)?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 212/WILLIAMS RD over Buckhead Creek (2)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.