US Bridges

Sc 215 over Mcclures Creek

Poor

Fairfield County, South Carolina · 2.3 MI S of Chester CO LN · Structure no. 000000000000280

Built
1928
97 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,100
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 215 over Mcclures Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Sc 215 over Mcclures Creek in Fairfield County, South Carolina. It was built in 1928, 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.

It carries about 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,749 by 2024. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 52 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSc 215
CrossesMcclures Creek
Location2.3 MI S of Chester CO LN
RouteState Highway 215
CountyFairfield County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates34.52917, -81.37361
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating29.7 US tons
Inventory rating17.5 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 width52 ft (15.9 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,100 (2023)
Projected traffic1,749 by 2024
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$276,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sc 215 over Mcclures Creek built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sc 215 over Mcclures 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 215 over Mcclures Creek carry?

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

How long is Sc 215 over Mcclures Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 215 over Mcclures Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.