US Bridges

Sc 127 over Burnt Mill Creek

Fair

Laurens County, South Carolina · 2.1MI S of Laurens · Structure no. 000000000001733

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,700
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 127 over Burnt Mill Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Sc 127 over Burnt Mill Creek in Laurens County, South Carolina. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 6 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 3,700 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,217 by 2043. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 59 ft wide.

CarriesSc 127
CrossesBurnt Mill Creek
Location2.1MI S of Laurens
RouteState Highway 127
Coordinates34.46778, -82.01167
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.6 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width59 ft (18 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,700 (2023)
Projected traffic5,217 by 2043
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sc 127 over Burnt Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sc 127 over Burnt Mill 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Sc 127 over Burnt Mill Creek carry?

About 3,700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Sc 127 over Burnt Mill Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 127 over Burnt Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.