US Bridges

Sc 215 over Sandy Fork

Good

Fairfield County, South Carolina · 7.9MI S of Chester CO LN · Structure no. 000000000000247

Built
1927
98 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,100
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 215 over Sandy Fork is a concrete culvert carrying Sc 215 over Sandy Fork 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 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.

It carries about 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,749 by 2043. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesSc 215
CrossesSandy Fork
Location7.9MI S of Chester CO LN
RouteState Highway 215
Coordinates34.47218, -81.32357
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.2 US tons
Inventory rating23.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,100 (2023)
Projected traffic1,749 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 215 over Sandy Fork built?

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

What condition is Sc 215 over Sandy Fork 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Sc 215 over Sandy Fork carry?

About 1,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Sc 215 over Sandy Fork?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 215 over Sandy Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.