Sc 265 over Dry Creek
FairLancaster County, South Carolina · 11.3 MI E of Kershaw · Structure no. 000000000001627
- Built
- 1949
- 76 years old, rebuilt 1957
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Mixed Types
- Concrete
- Length
- 54 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 800
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sc 265 over Dry Creek is a concrete mixed types carrying Sc 265 over Dry Creek in Lancaster County, South Carolina. It was built in 1949 and reconstructed in 1957, so it is 76 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 800 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,168 by 2043. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sc 265 over Dry Creek built?
It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1957.
What condition is Sc 265 over Dry 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 265 over Dry Creek carry?
About 800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.
How long is Sc 265 over Dry Creek?
The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns Sc 265 over Dry Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.