US Bridges

Sc 381 over Hagins Prong Creek

Fair

Marlboro County, South Carolina · 2 MI SW of Clio · Structure no. 000000000000815

Built
1937
88 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
700
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sc 381 over Hagins Prong Creek is a concrete culvert carrying Sc 381 over Hagins Prong 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 700 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,022 by 2043. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesSc 381
CrossesHagins Prong Creek
Location2 MI SW of Clio
RouteState Highway 381
Coordinates34.56574, -79.57183
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43.5 US tons
Inventory rating26.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic700 (2023)
Projected traffic1,022 by 2043
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sc 381 over Hagins Prong Creek built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sc 381 over Hagins Prong 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does Sc 381 over Hagins Prong Creek carry?

About 700 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Sc 381 over Hagins Prong Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Sc 381 over Hagins Prong Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.