US Bridges

Sc 151 over Beaver Dam Creek

Good

Darlington County, South Carolina · 1MI N of Hartsville · Structure no. 000000000000628

Built
1933
92 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
100 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
9,700
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 151 over Beaver Dam Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Sc 151 over Beaver Dam Creek in Darlington County, South Carolina. It was built in 1933 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 92 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 9,700 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,132 by 2043. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSc 151
CrossesBeaver Dam Creek
Location1MI N of Hartsville
RouteState Highway 151
Coordinates34.37278, -80.13306
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating53.2 US tons
Inventory rating31.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width86 ft (26.1 m)
Roadway width82 ft (25.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,700 (2023)
Projected traffic15,132 by 2043
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 151 over Beaver Dam Creek built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is Sc 151 over Beaver Dam Creek 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Sc 151 over Beaver Dam Creek carry?

About 9,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is Sc 151 over Beaver Dam Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 151 over Beaver Dam Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.