US Bridges

Sc 97 over Singleton Creek

Fair

Kershaw County, South Carolina · 1 MI N of Liberty Hill · Structure no. 000000000003910

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,100
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 97 over Singleton Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Sc 97 over Singleton Creek in Kershaw County, South Carolina. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,749 by 2043. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 81 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesSc 97
CrossesSingleton Creek
Location1 MI N of Liberty Hill
RouteState Highway 97
CountyKershaw County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates34.49433, -80.80955
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating83.9 US tons
Inventory rating50.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width81 ft (24.7 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,100 (2023)
Projected traffic1,749 by 2043
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 97 over Singleton Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sc 97 over Singleton 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Sc 97 over Singleton Creek carry?

About 1,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is Sc 97 over Singleton Creek?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 81 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 97 over Singleton Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.