Sc 35 over Congaree Creek
FairLexington County, South Carolina · 2 MI SE of Cayce · Structure no. 000000000009447
- Built
- 1999
- 26 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 1,162 ft
- 14 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 11,900
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sc 35 over Congaree Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sc 35 over Congaree Creek in Lexington County, South Carolina. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger 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 11,900 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,065 by 2043. The structure is 1,162 ft (354.2 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sc 35 over Congaree Creek built?
It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sc 35 over Congaree 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does Sc 35 over Congaree Creek carry?
About 11,900 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is Sc 35 over Congaree Creek?
The structure is 1,162 ft (354.2 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.
Who owns Sc 35 over Congaree Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.