Sc 97 over Sanders Creek
GoodKershaw County, South Carolina · 5 MI NW of Camden · Structure no. 000000000009340
- Built
- 1998
- 27 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 210 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,900
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sc 97 over Sanders Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sc 97 over Sanders Creek in Kershaw County, South Carolina. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 2,900 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,611 by 2043. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
Location
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sc 97 over Sanders Creek built?
It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sc 97 over Sanders 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 Sanders Creek carry?
About 2,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is Sc 97 over Sanders Creek?
The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns Sc 97 over Sanders Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.