US Bridges

US 15 over Scape Ore Creek

Good

Lee County, South Carolina · 6 MI SW of Bishopville · Structure no. 000000000000435

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
390 ft
13 main spans
Daily traffic
6,800
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 15 over Scape Ore Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying US 15 over Scape Ore Creek in Lee County, South Carolina. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 6,800 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,812 by 2043. The structure is 390 ft (118.9 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesUS 15
CrossesScape Ore Creek
Location6 MI SW of Bishopville
RouteU.S. Route 15
Coordinates34.15073, -80.30505
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating56.1 US tons
Inventory rating43.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans13
Design loadHL 93
Structure length390 ft (118.9 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,800 (2023)
Projected traffic10,812 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 15 over Scape Ore Creek built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 15 over Scape Ore 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 US 15 over Scape Ore Creek carry?

About 6,800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US 15 over Scape Ore Creek?

The structure is 390 ft (118.9 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns US 15 over Scape Ore Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.