US Bridges

Sc 230 over Horne Creek

Good

Edgefield County, South Carolina · 11.6 MI SW of Edgefield · Structure no. 000000000001703

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
240 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,700
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 230 over Horne Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sc 230 over Horne Creek in Edgefield County, South Carolina. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,700 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,942 by 2043. The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesSc 230
CrossesHorne Creek
Location11.6 MI SW of Edgefield
RouteState Highway 230
Coordinates33.66428, -82.06743
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.8 US tons
Inventory rating18.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length240 ft (73.2 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,700 (2023)
Projected traffic3,942 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sc 230 over Horne Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sc 230 over Horne 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 230 over Horne Creek carry?

About 2,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Sc 230 over Horne Creek?

The structure is 240 ft (73.2 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 230 over Horne Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.