Sc 79 over Crooked Creek
FairMarlboro County, South Carolina · 7.0 MI N Bennettsville · Structure no. 000000000000813
- Built
- 1937
- 88 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 32 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,550
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sc 79 over Crooked Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Sc 79 over Crooked Creek in Marlboro 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 1,550 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,263 by 2043. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long and 41 ft wide.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sc 79 over Crooked Creek built?
It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.
What condition is Sc 79 over Crooked 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does Sc 79 over Crooked Creek carry?
About 1,550 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.
How long is Sc 79 over Crooked Creek?
The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns Sc 79 over Crooked Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.