US Bridges

Sc 6 over Red Bank Creek

Good

Lexington County, South Carolina · 4 MI S of Lexington · Structure no. 000000000001093

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
34 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
27,300
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 6 over Red Bank Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Sc 6 over Red Bank Creek in Lexington 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 27,300 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 36,855 by 2043. The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long and 112 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSc 6
CrossesRed Bank Creek
Location4 MI S of Lexington
RouteState Highway 6
Coordinates33.92836, -81.23834
Functional classUrban 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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating107.1 US tons
Inventory rating72.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.5 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.4 m)
Deck width112 ft (34.1 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,300 (2023)
Projected traffic36,855 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure4
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sc 6 over Red Bank Creek built?

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

What condition is Sc 6 over Red Bank 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Sc 6 over Red Bank Creek carry?

About 27,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Sc 6 over Red Bank Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.5 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.4 m) and a deck 112 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 6 over Red Bank Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.