Sc 72 over Beaver Dam Creek
GoodLaurens County, South Carolina · 9.2 MI SE of Laurens · Structure no. 000000000001080
- Built
- 2004
- 21 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 27 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,400
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sc 72 over Beaver Dam Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Sc 72 over Beaver Dam Creek in Laurens County, South Carolina. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger than the South Carolina average of 48 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 6,400 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,136 by 2043. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 169 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sc 72 over Beaver Dam Creek built?
It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sc 72 over Beaver Dam Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.
How much traffic does Sc 72 over Beaver Dam Creek carry?
About 6,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is Sc 72 over Beaver Dam Creek?
The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 169 ft wide.
Who owns Sc 72 over Beaver Dam Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.