US Bridges

Sc 200 over Gaydens Creek

Fair

Fairfield County, South Carolina · 9.8 MI N of Winnsboro · Structure no. 000000000000246

Built
1927
98 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,650
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 200 over Gaydens Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Sc 200 over Gaydens Creek in Fairfield County, South Carolina. It was built in 1927, so it is 98 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 5 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 1,650 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,624 by 2043. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

Location

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CarriesSc 200
CrossesGaydens Creek
Location9.8 MI N of Winnsboro
RouteState Highway 200
CountyFairfield County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates34.48485, -81.0189
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.3 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,650 (2023)
Projected traffic2,624 by 2043
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 200 over Gaydens Creek built?

It was built in 1927, making it 98 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sc 200 over Gaydens 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Sc 200 over Gaydens Creek carry?

About 1,650 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is Sc 200 over Gaydens Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 200 over Gaydens Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.