Sc 23 over Beaverdam Creek
GoodEdgefield County, South Carolina · Town of Edgefield · Structure no. 000000000000180
- Built
- 1925
- 100 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 40 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,200
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sc 23 over Beaverdam Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Sc 23 over Beaverdam Creek in Edgefield County, South Carolina. It was built in 1925, so it is 100 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 1,200 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,908 by 2043. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sc 23 over Beaverdam Creek built?
It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sc 23 over Beaverdam 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 23 over Beaverdam Creek carry?
About 1,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Sc 23 over Beaverdam Creek?
The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.
Who owns Sc 23 over Beaverdam Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.