US Bridges

Sc 9 over Hannahs Creek

Fair

Lancaster County, South Carolina · City Limits-Lancaster · Structure no. 000000000001068

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11,100
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 9 over Hannahs Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Sc 9 over Hannahs Creek in Lancaster County, South Carolina. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 11,100 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,316 by 2043. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSc 9
CrossesHannahs Creek
LocationCity Limits-Lancaster
RouteState Highway 9
CountyLancaster County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates34.72508, -80.74161
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86.1 US tons
Inventory rating51.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,100 (2023)
Projected traffic17,316 by 2043
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sc 9 over Hannahs Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sc 9 over Hannahs 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 2024.

How much traffic does Sc 9 over Hannahs Creek carry?

About 11,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is Sc 9 over Hannahs Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Sc 9 over Hannahs Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.