US Bridges

Sc 51 over Lanes Creek

Good

Georgetown County, South Carolina · 10.0MI NW of Georgetown · Structure no. 000000000008259

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
90 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,100
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 51 over Lanes Creek is a concrete slab carrying Sc 51 over Lanes Creek in Georgetown County, South Carolina. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 4,100 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,519 by 2043. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSc 51
CrossesLanes Creek
Location10.0MI NW of Georgetown
RouteState Highway 51
Coordinates33.50693, -79.37171
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
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 rating60.4 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length90 ft (27.4 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,100 (2023)
Projected traffic6,519 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Lanes Creek built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sc 51 over Lanes 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 51 over Lanes Creek carry?

About 4,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Sc 51 over Lanes Creek?

The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 51 over Lanes Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.