US Bridges

C-21-112 over High Hill Creek

PoorClosed to traffic

Florence County, South Carolina · 4.5 MI NW Florence · Structure no. 000000000007996

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
106 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
125
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

C-21-112 over High Hill Creek is a concrete slab carrying C-21-112 over High Hill Creek in Florence County, South Carolina. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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 3 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: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 125 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2043. The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesC-21-112
CrossesHigh Hill Creek
Location4.5 MI NW Florence
RouteCounty Highway 112
Coordinates34.25461, -79.79795
Functional classUrban Local

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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31.7 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans7
Design loadH 10
Structure length106 ft (32.3 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic125 (2023)
Projected traffic160 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$489,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was C-21-112 over High Hill Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is C-21-112 over High Hill 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does C-21-112 over High Hill Creek carry?

About 125 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is C-21-112 over High Hill Creek?

The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns C-21-112 over High Hill Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.