US Bridges

Sc 327 over Willow Creek

Good

Florence County, South Carolina · 2 MI E Evergreen · Structure no. 000000000009003

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
120 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
800
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 327 over Willow Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Sc 327 over Willow Creek in Florence County, South Carolina. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 800 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,168 by 2043. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSc 327
CrossesWillow Creek
Location2 MI E Evergreen
RouteState Highway 327
Coordinates34.08245, -79.65791
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating53.6 US tons
Inventory rating41.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length120 ft (36.6 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 traffic800 (2023)
Projected traffic1,168 by 2043
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 over Willow Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sc 327 over Willow 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 over Willow Creek carry?

About 800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is Sc 327 over Willow Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 327 over Willow Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.