US Bridges

Sc 602 over Red Bank Creek

Good

Lexington County, South Carolina · 2 MI W of S.Congaree · Structure no. 000000000001526

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
19,100
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 602 over Red Bank Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Sc 602 over Red Bank Creek in Lexington County, South Carolina. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 19,100 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,785 by 2043. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 116 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSc 602
CrossesRed Bank Creek
Location2 MI W of S.Congaree
RouteState Highway 602
Coordinates33.91536, -81.16712
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 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 rating74.6 US tons
Inventory rating57.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width116 ft (35.4 m)
Roadway width70 ft (21.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic19,100 (2023)
Projected traffic25,785 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sc 602 over Red Bank Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sc 602 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Sc 602 over Red Bank Creek carry?

About 19,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is Sc 602 over Red Bank Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 116 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 602 over Red Bank Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.