Sc 3 over Pen Creek
FairHampton County, South Carolina · 1.5 MI W of Jasper CO LN · Structure no. 000000000000604
- Built
- 1948
- 77 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 21 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 700
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sc 3 over Pen Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Sc 3 over Pen Creek in Hampton 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 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 700 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,022 by 2043. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sc 3 over Pen Creek built?
It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sc 3 over Pen 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does Sc 3 over Pen Creek carry?
About 700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is Sc 3 over Pen Creek?
The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Sc 3 over Pen Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.