Sc 97 over White Oak Creek
GoodKershaw County, South Carolina · 12 MI NW of Camden · Structure no. 000000000007579
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 132 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,850
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sc 97 over White Oak Creek is a concrete slab carrying Sc 97 over White Oak Creek in Kershaw County, South Carolina. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger 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 1,850 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,942 by 2043. The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 97 over White Oak Creek built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sc 97 over White Oak 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does Sc 97 over White Oak Creek carry?
About 1,850 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is Sc 97 over White Oak Creek?
The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.
Who owns Sc 97 over White Oak Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.