US Bridges

Sc 302 over Six Mile Creek

Fair

Lexington County, South Carolina · 1 MI SW of Springdale · Structure no. 000000000001095

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 2003
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
35,500
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 302 over Six Mile Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Sc 302 over Six Mile Creek in Lexington County, South Carolina. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 2003, so it is 85 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 35,500 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 47,570 by 2043. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 74 ft wide.

CarriesSc 302
CrossesSix Mile Creek
Location1 MI SW of Springdale
RouteState Highway 302
Coordinates33.95437, -81.09519
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.8 US tons
Inventory rating22.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.6 m)
Roadway width62 ft (18.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35,500 (2023)
Projected traffic47,570 by 2043
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$27,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sc 302 over Six Mile Creek built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2003.

What condition is Sc 302 over Six Mile 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Sc 302 over Six Mile Creek carry?

About 35,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is Sc 302 over Six Mile Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 302 over Six Mile Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.