US Bridges

Sc 327 NB over Black Creek

Fair

Florence County, South Carolina · 6 MI NE of Florence · Structure no. 000000000008348

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
360 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
4,950
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 327 NB over Black Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Sc 327 NB over Black Creek in Florence County, South Carolina. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger 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 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 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSc 327 NB
CrossesBlack Creek
Location6 MI NE of Florence
RouteState Highway 327
CountyFlorence County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates34.25692, -79.69913
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.3 US tons
Inventory rating53.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans12
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length360 ft (109.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

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 NB over Black Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sc 327 NB over Black 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 October 2023.

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

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

How long is Sc 327 NB 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 47 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 327 NB over Black Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.