Sc 72 over Millers Fork Creek
GoodLaurens County, South Carolina · 10.8 MI E of Laurens · Structure no. 000000000001082
- Built
- 2002
- 23 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 165 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,500
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sc 72 over Millers Fork Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sc 72 over Millers Fork Creek in Laurens County, South Carolina. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 2,500 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,900 by 2043. The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sc 72 over Millers Fork Creek built?
It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sc 72 over Millers Fork 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Sc 72 over Millers Fork Creek carry?
About 2,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.
How long is Sc 72 over Millers Fork Creek?
The structure is 165 ft (50.3 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.8 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns Sc 72 over Millers Fork Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.