Sc 200 over Beaver Dam Creek
PoorPosted for loadFairfield County, South Carolina · 6.5 MI N of Winnsboro · Structure no. 000000000000278
- Built
- 1928
- 97 years old, rebuilt 1963
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 154 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,650
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sc 200 over Beaver Dam Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Sc 200 over Beaver Dam Creek in Fairfield County, South Carolina. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 1963, so it is 97 years old, older than the South Carolina average of 48 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 1,650 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,624 by 2043. The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sc 200 over Beaver Dam Creek built?
It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1963.
What condition is Sc 200 over Beaver Dam Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.
How much traffic does Sc 200 over Beaver Dam Creek carry?
About 1,650 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.
How long is Sc 200 over Beaver Dam Creek?
The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns Sc 200 over Beaver Dam Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.