US Bridges

Sc 200 over Br of Wateree Creek

Good

Fairfield County, South Carolina · 11.2 MI N of Winnsboro · Structure no. 000000000009499

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
115 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,650
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 200 over Br of Wateree Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sc 200 over Br of Wateree Creek in Fairfield County, South Carolina. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 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 1,650 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,624 by 2043. The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesSc 200
CrossesBr of Wateree Creek
Location11.2 MI N of Winnsboro
RouteState Highway 200
Coordinates34.50457, -81.00582
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.1 US tons
Inventory rating51.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length115 ft (35.1 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.8 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 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 closed6.8 mi (11 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 200 over Br of Wateree Creek built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sc 200 over Br of 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 Br of Wateree Creek carry?

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

How long is Sc 200 over Br of Wateree Creek?

The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 200 over Br of Wateree Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.