Sc 72 over Duncan Creek
PoorLaurens County, South Carolina · 18.6 MI E of Laurens · Structure no. 000000000001084
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old, rebuilt 1961
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 150 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,500
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sc 72 over Duncan Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sc 72 over Duncan Creek in Laurens County, South Carolina. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1961, 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 2,500 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,350 by 2043. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sc 72 over Duncan Creek built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1961.
What condition is Sc 72 over Duncan Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.
How much traffic does Sc 72 over Duncan Creek carry?
About 2,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.
How long is Sc 72 over Duncan Creek?
The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Sc 72 over Duncan Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.