US Bridges

Sc 230 over Cheves Creek

Fair

Edgefield County, South Carolina · 12.6 MI SW Edgefield · Structure no. 000000000005506

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
180 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
2,700
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 230 over Cheves Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Sc 230 over Cheves Creek in Edgefield County, South Carolina. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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.

It carries about 2,700 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,942 by 2043. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 31.7 mi (51 km).

Location

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CarriesSc 230
CrossesCheves Creek
Location12.6 MI SW Edgefield
RouteState Highway 230
CountyEdgefield County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates33.63024, -82.03916
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating45.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadH 20
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.1 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 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 closed31.7 mi (51 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 230 over Cheves Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sc 230 over Cheves 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Sc 230 over Cheves Creek carry?

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

How long is Sc 230 over Cheves Creek?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 230 over Cheves Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.