Sc 903 over Bear Creek
FairLancaster County, South Carolina · 8.5 MI E of Lancaster · Structure no. 000000000000653
- Built
- 1934
- 91 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 32 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,500
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sc 903 over Bear Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Sc 903 over Bear Creek in Lancaster County, South Carolina. It was built in 1934, so it is 91 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 5 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 7,500 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,925 by 2043. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 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 903 over Bear Creek built?
It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sc 903 over Bear 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does Sc 903 over Bear Creek carry?
About 7,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is Sc 903 over Bear Creek?
The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns Sc 903 over Bear Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.