Sc 23 over Stevens Creek
FairMcCormick County, South Carolina · 14.1 MI SE Mc/Cormick · Structure no. 000000000000810
- Built
- 1937
- 88 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 480 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 700
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sc 23 over Stevens Creek is a steel truss - thru carrying Sc 23 over Stevens Creek in McCormick County, South Carolina. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 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 700 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,113 by 2043. The structure is 480 ft (146.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sc 23 over Stevens Creek built?
It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sc 23 over Stevens 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does Sc 23 over Stevens Creek carry?
About 700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Sc 23 over Stevens Creek?
The structure is 480 ft (146.2 m) long with a longest span of 107 ft (32.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns Sc 23 over Stevens Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.