US Bridges

Sc 200 over Bear Creek

Fair

Lancaster County, South Carolina · City of Lancaster · Structure no. 000000000000803

Built
1937
88 years old, rebuilt 1975
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
180 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
10,100
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 200 over Bear Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Sc 200 over Bear Creek in Lancaster County, South Carolina. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 1975, so it is 88 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 10,100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,241 by 2043. The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long and 79 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSc 200
CrossesBear Creek
LocationCity of Lancaster
RouteState Highway 200
CountyLancaster County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates34.70269, -80.7701
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 15
Structure length180 ft (54.9 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width79 ft (24 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,100 (2023)
Projected traffic14,241 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 200 over Bear Creek built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1975.

What condition is Sc 200 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Sc 200 over Bear Creek carry?

About 10,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Sc 200 over Bear Creek?

The structure is 180 ft (54.9 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 79 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 200 over Bear Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.