Sc 283 over Turkey Creek
GoodPosted for loadEdgefield County, South Carolina · 10.9 MI NW Edgefield · Structure no. 000000000001457
- Built
- 1948
- 77 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 310 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 650
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sc 283 over Turkey Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sc 283 over Turkey Creek in Edgefield 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 650 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 949 by 2043. The structure is 310 ft (94.5 m) long and 26 ft wide.
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sc 283 over Turkey Creek built?
It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sc 283 over Turkey 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does Sc 283 over Turkey Creek carry?
About 650 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Sc 283 over Turkey Creek?
The structure is 310 ft (94.5 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Sc 283 over Turkey Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.