US Bridges

Sc 51 over Willow Creek

Good

Florence County, South Carolina · 7.5 MI SE of Florence · Structure no. 000000000010440

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 51 over Willow Creek is a concrete slab carrying Sc 51 over Willow Creek in Florence County, South Carolina. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 7,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,390 by 2043. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSc 51
CrossesWillow Creek
Location7.5 MI SE of Florence
RouteState Highway 51
Coordinates34.10273, -79.70207
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating56.8 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width86 ft (26.2 m)
Roadway width83 ft (25.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,000 (2023)
Projected traffic5,390 by 2043
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 51 over Willow Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sc 51 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Sc 51 over Willow Creek carry?

About 7,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Sc 51 over Willow Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 51 over Willow Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.