US Bridges

Sc 200 over Wateree Creek

Good

Fairfield County, South Carolina · 11.1 MI N of Winnsboro · Structure no. 000000000000279

Built
2017
8 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
325 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,650
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 200 over Wateree Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sc 200 over Wateree Creek in Fairfield County, South Carolina. It was built in 2017, so it is 8 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,650 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,624 by 2043. The structure is 325 ft (99.1 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesSc 200
CrossesWateree Creek
Location11.1 MI N of Winnsboro
RouteState Highway 200
Coordinates34.49167, -81.01651
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.3 US tons
Inventory rating27.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length325 ft (99.1 m)
Longest span109 ft (33.1 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 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 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 200 over Wateree Creek built?

It was built in 2017, making it 8 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sc 200 over Wateree Creek 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Sc 200 over Wateree Creek carry?

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

How long is Sc 200 over Wateree Creek?

The structure is 325 ft (99.1 m) long with a longest span of 109 ft (33.1 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 200 over Wateree Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.