US Bridges

Sc 3/HERITAGE RD over Elbo Creek

Good

Jasper County, South Carolina · 1MI W of Grays · Structure no. 000000000001516

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
650
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 3/HERITAGE RD over Elbo Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Sc 3/HERITAGE RD over Elbo Creek in Jasper 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 650 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 949 by 2043. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSc 3/HERITAGE RD
CrossesElbo Creek
Location1MI W of Grays
RouteState Highway 3
Coordinates32.67877, -81.04992
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.9 US tons
Inventory rating49.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic650 (2023)
Projected traffic949 by 2043
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sc 3/HERITAGE RD over Elbo Creek built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sc 3/HERITAGE RD over Elbo 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Sc 3/HERITAGE RD over Elbo Creek carry?

About 650 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is Sc 3/HERITAGE RD over Elbo Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 3/HERITAGE RD over Elbo Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.