L-37 over Flat Creek
FairPosted for loadDarlington County, South Carolina · 6 MI N of Darlington · Structure no. 000000000009978
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 43 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 125
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
L-37 over Flat Creek is a concrete slab carrying L-37 over Flat Creek in Darlington County, South Carolina. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 125 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2043. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was L-37 over Flat Creek built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.
What condition is L-37 over Flat 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does L-37 over Flat Creek carry?
About 125 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is L-37 over Flat Creek?
The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns L-37 over Flat Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.