US 21 over Dutchmans Creek
FairFairfield County, South Carolina · 4.0 MI N of Ridgeway · Structure no. 000000000001041
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old, rebuilt 1973
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 180 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 900
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US 21 over Dutchmans Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US 21 over Dutchmans Creek in Fairfield County, South Carolina. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1973, so it is 85 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 6 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 900 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,314 by 2043. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 21 over Dutchmans Creek built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1973.
What condition is US 21 over Dutchmans 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does US 21 over Dutchmans Creek carry?
About 900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is US 21 over Dutchmans Creek?
The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns US 21 over Dutchmans Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.