Sc 905 over Simpson Creek
FairHorry County, South Carolina · 10.5MI S of Loris · Structure no. 000000000008006
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 120 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,200
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sc 905 over Simpson Creek is a concrete slab carrying Sc 905 over Simpson Creek in Horry County, South Carolina. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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 7,200 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,512 by 2043. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sc 905 over Simpson Creek built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sc 905 over Simpson 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Sc 905 over Simpson Creek carry?
About 7,200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Sc 905 over Simpson 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 905 over Simpson Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.