Sc 283 over Byrd Creek
GoodMcCormick County, South Carolina · 7.2MI SE of Mccormick · Structure no. 000000000001533
- Built
- 1948
- 77 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 40 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 500
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sc 283 over Byrd Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Sc 283 over Byrd Creek in McCormick County, South Carolina. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 years old, older 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 730 by 2043. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sc 283 over Byrd Creek built?
It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sc 283 over Byrd 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does Sc 283 over Byrd Creek carry?
About 500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is Sc 283 over Byrd Creek?
The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns Sc 283 over Byrd Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.