US Bridges

Sc 157 over Buffalo Creek

Fair

Kershaw County, South Carolina · 10 MI E of Kershaw · Structure no. 000000000001520

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
51 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 157 over Buffalo Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Sc 157 over Buffalo Creek in Kershaw 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 365 by 2043. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSc 157
CrossesBuffalo Creek
Location10 MI E of Kershaw
RouteState Highway 157
CountyKershaw County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates34.55984, -80.42279
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.8 US tons
Inventory rating22.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 20
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2023)
Projected traffic365 by 2043
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 157 over Buffalo Creek built?

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

What condition is Sc 157 over Buffalo 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Sc 157 over Buffalo Creek carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Sc 157 over Buffalo Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 157 over Buffalo Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.