US Bridges

Sc 60 over Rawls Creek

Fair

Lexington County, South Carolina · 1 MI SW of Irmo · Structure no. 000000000001742

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
16,300
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 60 over Rawls Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Sc 60 over Rawls Creek in Lexington County, South Carolina. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 75 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 16,300 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,005 by 2043. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 107 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSc 60
CrossesRawls Creek
Location1 MI SW of Irmo
RouteState Highway 60
CountyLexington County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates34.0773, -81.20551
Functional classUrban Minor 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41.1 US tons
Inventory rating24.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width107 ft (32.6 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,300 (2023)
Projected traffic22,005 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sc 60 over Rawls Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is Sc 60 over Rawls 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 60 over Rawls Creek carry?

About 16,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Sc 60 over Rawls Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 107 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 60 over Rawls Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.