US Bridges

Sc 9 over Gills Creek

Fair

Lancaster County, South Carolina · 4.8 MI E of Lancaster · Structure no. 000000000001069

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
168 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,300
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 9 over Gills Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sc 9 over Gills 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 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 6,300 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,962 by 2044. The structure is 168 ft (51.2 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSc 9
CrossesGills Creek
Location4.8 MI E of Lancaster
RouteState Highway 9
CountyLancaster County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates34.7354, -80.68734
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.6 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length168 ft (51.2 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,300 (2024)
Projected traffic10,962 by 2044
Trucks16%
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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$684,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sc 9 over Gills Creek built?

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

What condition is Sc 9 over Gills 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 Gills Creek carry?

About 6,300 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is Sc 9 over Gills Creek?

The structure is 168 ft (51.2 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 9 over Gills Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.