Sc 9 over Phillis Creek
PoorMarlboro County, South Carolina · 2MI SE of Wallace · Structure no. 000000000000051
- Built
- 1932
- 93 years old, rebuilt 1976
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 43 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,300
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sc 9 over Phillis Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Sc 9 over Phillis Creek in Marlboro County, South Carolina. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1976, so it is 93 years old, older than the South Carolina average of 48 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 8,300 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,442 by 2043. The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long and 126 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sc 9 over Phillis Creek built?
It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1976.
What condition is Sc 9 over Phillis Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.
How much traffic does Sc 9 over Phillis Creek carry?
About 8,300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is Sc 9 over Phillis Creek?
The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 126 ft wide.
Who owns Sc 9 over Phillis Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.