US Bridges

Sc 9 SB over Cane Creek

Fair

Lancaster County, South Carolina · 4.0 MI W of Lancaster · Structure no. 000000000004590

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
200 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
6,250
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 9 SB over Cane Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sc 9 SB over Cane Creek in Lancaster County, South Carolina. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 6,250 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,750 by 2043. The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSc 9 SB
CrossesCane Creek
Location4.0 MI W of Lancaster
RouteState Highway 9
CountyLancaster County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates34.73125, -80.81113
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
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.7 US tons
Inventory rating42.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length200 ft (61 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width39 ft (12 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,250 (2023)
Projected traffic9,750 by 2043
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sc 9 SB over Cane Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sc 9 SB over Cane 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 SB over Cane Creek carry?

About 6,250 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Sc 9 SB over Cane Creek?

The structure is 200 ft (61 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 9 SB over Cane Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.