US Bridges

Sc 692 over Third Creek

Good

Lexington County, South Carolina · 3 MI SE of Swansea · Structure no. 000000000001743

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
60 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,400
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 692 over Third Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Sc 692 over Third Creek in Lexington County, South Carolina. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,400 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,504 by 2043. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 48 ft wide.

CarriesSc 692
CrossesThird Creek
Location3 MI SE of Swansea
RouteState Highway 692
Coordinates33.7135, -81.0647
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating52.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,400 (2023)
Projected traffic3,504 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sc 692 over Third Creek built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sc 692 over Third 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 692 over Third Creek carry?

About 2,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Sc 692 over Third Creek?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 692 over Third Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.