S Fork Duncan Cree over S Fork Duncan Creek
PoorPosted for loadLaurens County, South Carolina · No Data Entered · Structure no. 081201000003118
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 106 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 50
- Owner
- Federal
- U.S. Forest Service
About this bridge
S Fork Duncan Cree over S Fork Duncan Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying S Fork Duncan Cree over S Fork Duncan Creek in Laurens County, South Carolina. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 3 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2045. The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 620.7 mi (999 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| 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 S Fork Duncan Cree over S Fork Duncan Creek built?
It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.
What condition is S Fork Duncan Cree over S Fork 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does S Fork Duncan Cree over S Fork Duncan Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (latest count).
How long is S Fork Duncan Cree over S Fork Duncan Creek?
The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns S Fork Duncan Cree over S Fork Duncan Creek?
It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.