US Bridges

Sc 327 SB over Black Creek

Good

Florence County, South Carolina · 6MI NE of Florence · Structure no. 000000000005937

Built
1971
54 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
360 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
4,950
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 327 SB over Black Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Sc 327 SB over Black Creek in Florence County, South Carolina. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 54 years old, older 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 4,950 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,812 by 2043. The structure is 360 ft (109.7 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSc 327 SB
CrossesBlack Creek
Location6MI NE of Florence
RouteState Highway 327
Coordinates34.25688, -79.69932
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans12
Design loadHS 20
Structure length360 ft (109.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.5 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,950 (2023)
Projected traffic3,812 by 2043
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 327 SB over Black Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

What condition is Sc 327 SB over Black 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Sc 327 SB over Black Creek carry?

About 4,950 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is Sc 327 SB over Black Creek?

The structure is 360 ft (109.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 327 SB over Black Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.