Rocky Creek-Bridge over Rocky Creek
PoorPosted for loadFairfield County, South Carolina · No Data Entered · Structure no. 081201000003122
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 31 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 50
- Owner
- Federal
- U.S. Forest Service
About this bridge
Rocky Creek-Bridge over Rocky Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Rocky Creek-Bridge over Rocky Creek in Fairfield County, South Carolina. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2045. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 620.7 mi (999 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Rocky Creek-Bridge over Rocky Creek built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.
What condition is Rocky Creek-Bridge over Rocky 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does Rocky Creek-Bridge over Rocky Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (latest count).
How long is Rocky Creek-Bridge over Rocky Creek?
The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.
Who owns Rocky Creek-Bridge over Rocky Creek?
It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.