US Bridges

S-31-50 over Turkey Creek

Good

Lee County, South Carolina · 9 MI NW of Bishopville · Structure no. 000000000009041

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
66 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

S-31-50 over Turkey Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying S-31-50 over Turkey Creek in Lee County, South Carolina. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 292 by 2043. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesS-31-50
CrossesTurkey Creek
Location9 MI NW of Bishopville
RouteState Highway 50
Coordinates34.32879, -80.32991
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60.4 US tons
Inventory rating46.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2023)
Projected traffic292 by 2043
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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 S-31-50 over Turkey Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is S-31-50 over Turkey 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does S-31-50 over Turkey Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is S-31-50 over Turkey Creek?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns S-31-50 over Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.