US Bridges

Sc 9 over Cottingham Creek

Fair

Marlboro County, South Carolina · 2MI SE of Bennettsville · Structure no. 000000000000654

Built
1934
91 years old, rebuilt 1970
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
66 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,000
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 9 over Cottingham Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Sc 9 over Cottingham Creek in Marlboro County, South Carolina. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 1970, so it is 91 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 5 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 3,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,770 by 2043. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSc 9
CrossesCottingham Creek
Location2MI SE of Bennettsville
RouteState Highway 9
CountyMarlboro County
StateSouth Carolina
Coordinates34.59562, -79.63694
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.8 US tons
Inventory rating22.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.5 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,000 (2023)
Projected traffic4,770 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sc 9 over Cottingham Creek built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1970.

What condition is Sc 9 over Cottingham 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Sc 9 over Cottingham Creek carry?

About 3,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Sc 9 over Cottingham Creek?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 9 over Cottingham Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.