Sc 261 over Penny Royal Creek
GoodGeorgetown County, South Carolina · 17 MI N Georgetown · Structure no. 000000000001472
- Built
- 1948
- 77 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 21 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,100
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sc 261 over Penny Royal Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Sc 261 over Penny Royal Creek in Georgetown County, South Carolina. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,749 by 2043. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long and 30 ft wide.
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sc 261 over Penny Royal Creek built?
It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sc 261 over Penny Royal 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Sc 261 over Penny Royal Creek carry?
About 1,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is Sc 261 over Penny Royal Creek?
The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns Sc 261 over Penny Royal Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.