Sc 121 over Shaw Creek
FairEdgefield County, South Carolina · 5.6 MI SE of Edgefield · Structure no. 000000000007556
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 29 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,000
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sc 121 over Shaw Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Sc 121 over Shaw Creek in Edgefield County, South Carolina. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger 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 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,950 by 2043. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 130 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sc 121 over Shaw Creek built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sc 121 over Shaw 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 121 over Shaw Creek carry?
About 5,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.
How long is Sc 121 over Shaw Creek?
The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (4 m) and a deck 130 ft wide.
Who owns Sc 121 over Shaw Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.