Sc 9 Bus over Crooked Creek
PoorPosted for loadMarlboro County, South Carolina · Bennettsville · Structure no. 000000000000052
- Built
- 1921
- 104 years old, rebuilt 1941
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 99 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10,100
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sc 9 Bus over Crooked Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Sc 9 Bus over Crooked Creek in Marlboro County, South Carolina. It was built in 1921 and reconstructed in 1941, so it is 104 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 3 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 10,100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,241 by 2024. The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long and 55 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sc 9 Bus over Crooked Creek built?
It was built in 1921, making it 104 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1941.
What condition is Sc 9 Bus over Crooked 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Sc 9 Bus over Crooked Creek carry?
About 10,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Sc 9 Bus over Crooked Creek?
The structure is 99 ft (30.2 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.
Who owns Sc 9 Bus over Crooked Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.